Prince or Chauffeur? A Story of Newport

"Prince or Chauffeur? A Story of Newport" by Lawrence Perry introduces us to Lieutenant John Armitage as he embarks on a train journey to Boston and finds himself amidst the prominent Wellington family, especially taken by the beguiling Anne Wellington. The story promises a look at the intricate dance of social classes and budding romance within the high society of early 1900s Newport. Lieutenant Armitage's initial train ride sparks anticipation and curiosity. The passengers hint at the rigid social structure and the Wellingtons' esteemed position. As the train speeds towards Newport, Armitage dreams of his ambitions, specifically a new, potentially game-changing torpedo he has invented, which underscores the themes of personal aspiration and the tangled webs of social relationships that define the elite world he is about to enter.