`` 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 . I 'm used to doing a lot . '' `` There , there ! '' said Miss Salome , patting his shoulder gently . `` Lie down and rest . Dinner will be ready soon , and I guess you 'll be ready for it . '' To Clemantiny she added in a low , gentle tone , `` There 's a look on his face that reminded me of Johnny . It came out so strong when he sat up just now that it made me feel like crying . Do n't you notice it , Clemantiny ? '' `` Ca n't say that I do , '' replied that energetic person , who was flying about the kitchen with a speed that made Chester 's head dizzy trying to follow her with his eyes . `` All I can see is freckles and bones -- but if you 're satisfied , I am . For law 's sake , do n't fluster me , Salome . There 's a hundred and one things to be done out of hand . This frolic has clean dundered the whole forenoon 's work . ''
After dinner Chester decided that it was XXXXX to make himself useful .
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