At her decision about staying in Whitby, he smiled.  "Then you have a plan.  Your life is yours to lead whatever way you wish.  If at any time you want to change that direction, just let me know how I can help.  Okay?"  He had not been there for Heidi's birth mother, but he would do what he could for this woman in a hard situation however he could.

"There we go then.  Once we get to Whitby, I'll send some help to get your house packed up and someone with a wagon to carry it all to the larger cottage just beyond the main house and large stable.  That way you will be closest to the main house when you need to go to and fro."  He reasoned.

"I'll have the maids clean it up while you are packing up your current place.   It may need some painting.  You pick the color on that such of thing.  I don't care as long as you keep it up.  If anything is broken or leaking, let me know, and I'll get that taken care of."  He assured her.  He wouldn't expect her to deal with carpentry or such things.

He thought a moment.  "I think they do the sheets and linens about every two weeks.  Though it seems they are always doing some kind of laundry.  I know Heidi seems to always have her clothing changed every hour or so."  He laughed.  "She is always into something.  I am less messy unless she gets something on my clothing."  He grinned.  "So, you will have plenty to do."  He assured her. 

He knew the wages were more than some offered, but he was willing to pay for quality employees.  He was tough in his hiring process for the rest of the staff, but it had proven worth it to pay them well for the care they take with his property and his daughter.

"I haven't even asked if you like horses.  I hope so, as I have quite a few and they are moved around from section to section as they are trained and getting exercise."