In the Whistler episode titled Golden Penny, Bertram Lowen arrives at the grand Tremont mansion, having spent five years meticulously planning his approach to secure a position as the captain of the luxurious yacht owned by Rodney Tremont. The initial meeting is marked by a blend of directness and charm, as Lowen confidently outlines his qualifications while Tremont, a man of wealth and reputation, reveals his own complexities. Their banter hints at a deeper rivalry, as both men seem to be sizing each other up, each with their own hidden agendas.