Midnight
Quickly rearranging her thick , curling hair , she dived into the closet that held her own and Judith 's dresses . Selecting a fur-trimmed frock of dark green broadcloth , she hastily got into it . As she hooked it a little smile played about her lips . The news of Marian 's loss already forgotten , Jane was again thinking of the pleasant little scene enacted in the boarding stable , where Firefly and Midnight now stood side by side . `` You must go down to the stable with us to-morrow and look Midnight over , Judy , '' she suddenly remarked , then went on with an enthusiastic description of Dorothy 's new treasure . * * * * * While she thus dwelt at length upon Midnight 's good points , in a room not far distant two girls were conducting a most confidential session . `` How long do you think we ought to wait before -- well , you know ? ''