he was told that , yes , indeed , there 'd been a dark-haired boy staying at the inn , a pretty lad he was , too , with unusual violet eyes . but there were so many questions now . she managed to get the word out . no , nothing really , i just wanted to say hi . she was n't one to bring unnecessary attention to herself . he could feel himself begin to pulse . `` you would n't happen to have size six and a half boots around here somewhere would you ? '' 