Where had I put the bag?
Was it with me?
Yes, and the basket?
"I bethought myself that I had totally forgotten my baggage.

I took out my check, and then decided it was not worth while to return.

I continued on my way.

In spite of all my efforts to remember, I cannot at this moment make out why I was in such a hurry.

I know only that I was conscious that a serious and menacing event was approaching in my life.
It was a case of real auto-suggestion.