Midnight
Jim rose and lighted the fire in the stove . Belle made the coffee and fried the eggs . It was all their own and there is something about such a breakfast that gives it the nature of a sacrament , with youth and health , beauty and love , assembled to assist , and a special angel of happiness to bless it with his shining eyes . As their talk turned to future plans , Jim 's idea was to settle down , find quarters for Midnight , then visit the Salvation Army barracks and wait in the crowd till an opportunity to speak should occur . After that he had no doubt his pulpit eloquence would open a way to secure an appointment . Belle 's idea was totally different . `` No , Jim , that wo n't do .