We 've got enough . '' Chester grew sick with disappointment . But at this moment Miss Salome spoke up . `` No , we have n't , Clemantiny . We want another hand , and I 'll hire you , Chester -- that 's your name , is n't it ? I 'll give you good wages , too . '' `` Now , Salome ! '' protested Clemantiny . But Miss Salome only said , `` I 've made up my mind , Clemantiny . '' Clemantiny knew that when Miss Salome did make up her mind and announced it in that very quiet , very unmistakable tone , she was mistress of the situation and intended to remain so . `` Oh , very well , '' she retorted . `` You 'll please yourself , Salome , of course . I think it would be wiser to wait until you found out a little more about him . '' `` And have him starving on people 's doorsteps in the meantime ? '' questioned Miss Salome severely . `` Well , '' returned Clemantiny with the air of one who washes her hands of a doubtful proposition , `` do n't blame me if you repent of it . '' By this time Chester had grasped the wonderful fact that his troubles were ended -- for a while , at least . He raised himself up on one arm and looked gratefully at Miss Salome . `` Thank you , '' he said . `` I 'll work hard .
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