noon
`` In blue coats , Phil ? '' said the Doctor , sadly . The boy was silent for a few moments , as he stood with his brow knit , before saying slowly : `` No ; their coats are red , and they have white leggings . '' There was nothing for it but to turn back and then strike off in another direction , which they followed till evening , when the bread was eaten , the milk having been finished at noon , and the basket and pitcher placed together in a tree . `` I should like to come and find them again some day and take them back to her , '' said Phil . `` We may come here again , may n't we ? '' `` Perhaps , '' said the Doctor , with a sigh ; and then , `` Phil , my child , are you very , very tired ? ''