Strat Stratton

Hiram Stratton, Jr, known more commonly as Strat, is en teenage boy, living in 1890s New York. He is only son and apparent heir of his very rich father, Hiram Stratton, Sr, and senior's first wife, Aurelia. He has a younger sister, Devonny. He has just graduated from high school and is headed to Yale. He begins as best friends with Walker Walkley, who turns out to betray him later.

While living in his summer cottage with his loving sister, Devonny, his cruel, money-loving father, his third stepmother, Florinda, and his father's ward and childhood friend, Harriett Ranleigh, Annie Lockwood appeared into his life. Upon meeting her, he falls in love with her, despite being unofficially engaged to his friend Harriett, who is deeply in live with him.