Lorn had figured it would be best to get the relationship out there rather than be too much gossiping.  Though of course, there would still be some, he didn't want them to think he was being sneaky about it nor dishonoring Karen in any way in his actions and goals.  The gentlemen sat down and the dishes began to make their way around the large table to clockwise until each item had made its way around. 

Lorn had often offered to dish out the item for Karen before he put a portion on his own plate before handing it around if the dish was heavier or larger than the others.  When he just handed the serving dish to her, their fingers would briefly touch in the action.  His eyes would glance to her face when that happened with a smile and a happy look in his eyes. 

He also looked around at his staff.  He knew he was not like what they had expected when he hired them.  However, after they got used to it, they had become more at ease with him, though Mrs. Pearson and Miss Cora do still try to hint that he should do some things in the "proper" manner that a major property owner with a manor should.  He would watch over them as they looked over him and Heidi.  It was a family of sorts, and he glanced over to Karen and thought he had created a real home.

Mr. Tinkerman, once all was finished filling their plates and eating, looked over to Lorn.  "Mr. Vaugh, doesn't Miss Heidi have a birthday coming up?"

Lorn grinned finishing a bite he had just taken.  "Yes, seems hard to believe she will be four already.   It's next week."  He nodded.