In spite of his weakness , Chester 's face turned very red before he got to the end of his speech . He was new to deception . To be sure , there was not , strictly speaking , an untrue word in it . As for his name , it was Chester Benson Stephens . But for all that , Chester could not have felt or looked more guilty if he had been telling an out-and-out falsehood at every breath . `` Humph ! '' said Clemantiny in a dissatisfied tone . `` What on earth do you suppose a midget like you can do in the harvest field ? And we do n't want any more help , anyway . 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 , XXXXX , of course .
Chester Clemantiny Humph Salome Stephens end midget situation spite weakness