When their eyes met, he found it hard to pull away.  His smile became warmer.  He finally looked back to Dora.  What was he doing?  The woman was beautiful, a hard worker, a great mother to her twins, and friendly.  But she was not there for him to get all involved in her in that way.  She was an employee and rentee.  He couldn't take advantage of that despite how much he was enjoying their visits here and there as they ran into each other there on the property.  It would not be fair to her. 

"Yes, Duke listen to me talk about a lot of stuff.  But I'll tell you, "  he gave her a wink in a confidential manner, "these horses of mine are great at keeping private things and secrets.  They won't tell a thing to anyone, no matter what you tell them.  Part of why I like them."  He grinned.

"How about we walk down the drive from here to the house and back.  That will get you more used to her and get to know how she moves with you nearby.  It's best if you are comfortable with her before I get you on the saddle."  He suggested indicating the well-trimmed dirty road that was wide enough for carriages and wagons (and often those do come through there with supplies or customer).