02421cam a22003493u 4500 21529 UtSlPG 20260610133509.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Williamson, C. N. (Charles Norris), 1859-1920 The Chauffeur and the Chaperon Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-05-19 Produced by Jennifer Sahmoun, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Chauffeur and the Chaperon" by C. N. Williamson and A. M. Williamson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around two young women, Nell Van Buren and her step-sister Phyllis Rivers, who set off on an adventurous journey to reclaim a motor-boat that was bequeathed to them in the will of a family friend after some unexpected financial revelations. Their venture takes them to Holland, where they not only aim to take possession of the boat but also anticipate an exciting exploration of the country. At the start of the novel, Nell and Phyllis are excited by thoughts of the life they planned to lead, only to be met with disappointment upon learning about their meager inheritance. Nell, determined to make the most of their situation, advocates for a cruise in the motor-boat, despite Phyllis's more cautious nature. The opening chapters establish their contrasting personalities and dynamic, as well as their eagerness for adventure amidst the reality of their financial struggles. As they arrive in Rotterdam, they encounter a series of amusing misunderstandings and charming new acquaintances, hinting at the playful and lighthearted tone of their escapades to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Boats and boating -- Fiction British -- Netherlands -- Fiction Stepsisters -- Fiction Williamson, A. M. (Alice Muriel), 1869-1933 Anderson, Karl, 1874-1956 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21529 62687 62687