It occurred to him after a time that possibly Billy, like himself, had changed his mind at the last moment, and not worn the pink.

Perhaps he had forgotten it, or lost it, or even not been able to get it at all.

Very bitterly William blamed himself then for disregarding his own part of the suggested plan.

If only he had worn the pink himself!--but he had not; and it was useless to repine.

In the meantime, where was Billy, he wondered frantically..