midnight
He called Limpy-toes to help carry his heavy bag . `` We 'll not take the automobile , '' he decided . `` The Giants might hear it chug-chug . If you please , Belindy , let Scamper go over and tell Granny that we will probably be home by midnight . She may wish to return and spend the night with you . Now we 're off to help that poor Scrabble family . '' It was a long journey and there were many doses to be ordered for the little patients .