With her kid brother Blackie as an ally , she wisecracked her way through the most depressing of situations , finding solace in sarcasm .
But Ella was n't the sort to let that get her down .
With Ella 's kid brother Blackie as an ally , Ella wisecracked her way through the most depressing of situations , finding solace in sarcasm .
But Ella was n't the sort to let that get her down .