Midnight
Both had grown old in a noble service for their fellow-men , and truly their grey heads were beautiful crowns of glory . One had charge of the cure of souls , the other of bodies , and yet there was no clashing . Each respected the work of the other , and both were inspired with the high motive which lifts any profession or occupation above the ordinary -- the Christ-like motive of love . Parson John remained for some time after the doctor had left , chatting with Mrs. Leeds , and when at length Midnight started on her homeward way it was quite late . They had not advanced far before the storm which had been threatening swept upon them . Although the night was dark , the roadbed was firm and Midnight surefooted . As they scudded forward the wind howled through the trees and dashed the snow against their faces .