He gave her a look when she spoke of what people might think.  "I visit with all of the employees.  I like to check in on them to make sure all is well at home as well as at work.  Granted with the maids, I do stay outside their cottage unless there is more than one of them there.  Or when Heidi goes in and I have to go get her."  He admitted with a chuckle.   "She does have a mind of her own."

He gave a look at the children.  "Though with Heidi and the twins, I'd say we have our hands busy enough that any would know all is proper here."  He chuckled again. 

"Thank you for the invite though."  He smiled at her.  He had been invited to the Pearson's cottage for dinner.  It was quite a busy household.  Heidi had loved it as had Lorn.  Of course, she was the star of the show, so of course, she liked it. 

He gave her a look, as if to check to be sure it was okay.  "Okay, but only a short time.  I don't want to mess up your schedule.  Though I do know the boss,"  he winked, "so I can put in a good word if it is needed."   

He sat back down.  "We will be having a new baby at the stable soon.  Heidi has declared it will be a girl."  He glanced over to where Heidi had laid down on the floor sofa looking ready to fall asleep next to his hat.  Looking back to Karen he gave a wry smile.  "She says the name will be 'Princess'.  I asked what if it is a boy.  She said that would be okay too.  But its name is 'Princess'.  The fellas think that will not work and are trying to talk her out of that."  He grinned.  "She has almost been convinced 'George' would be good too."