His hat and coat were lying on a chair by some ladies.

He put these on again, and then sat down and began talking to the one nearest him.

Chester, who had followed the fellow's capers with some interest, gave a start when he saw that the lady with whom the man was trying to carry on a conversation was the minister's daughter.

She was visibly annoyed, and looked about as if for help.

Chester thought her eyes fell on him, and without hesitation he determined to assist her.