Sentence:  ‘No,' said Luke, grinning at her. ‘You're not dull enough! […] What about the kid's clothes? I don't suppose they were anything to write home about, but didn't you keep anything? A <WSD>bootee</WSD> or a bit of embroidery or anything at all?' 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  A soft, woolen shoe, usually knitted, for a baby or small pet.