Lorn smiled, took her hand, lacing his fingers with her slender digits.  He did not go fast, just walked at an easy pace, enjoying the time with Karen there in the evening.  Inside, they went up the stairs back to the dining room.  Mrs. Pearson saw them coming in and motioned the cook and the maids to action.  Lorn pulled out the chair for Karen.  The table had been cleaned of their previous dish and was prepared for their return.  The smell of the steaks was coming from down below. 

"I hope you like steak."  He smiled.  "You will be working with Mrs. Pearson and Miss Cora for the menus soon.  So, you can pick things you like most."  He winked.  "I am easy as long as there is lots of food."  He teased, well sort of.  He was a good eater.