besides , the stones told me you 'd come in this direction . looking at her , like this , makes the possibility of losing her much more real . i found a set of small keys in the inside pocket . `` so , what particular one are you looking for , my dear ? '' though the meadow was large , the giant was only three or four steps away . his black hair , though still dark , was now dusted with gray at the temples . the kitchen smelled of the stuffing she 'd made to take with us . 