Midnight
and the worthy man glanced at the sun . `` Dear me , how the time does fly ! Well , then , if we will not be in the way I shall enjoy it very much , for it has been many a day since I have dined in the woods . But , wait , '' he cried , as Stephen was leading Midnight to the stable , `` There 's a basket of stuff , some pies , and I do n't know what else , in the sleigh for hardy woodsmen , with Nellie 's compliments . No , no , not that basket . It 's for the Stickles . The smaller one ; I think you 'll find it in the back of the sleigh .