Tehr let her stand alone for a bit.  He knew much in the way of physical love, but admittedly was ignorant of the mind of women.  They were as deep and unfathomable as the ocean at times.  So instead he spoke from the bench he was on and to her back, allowing her to decide the proper course.  "I can sense the magic and wonder of this garden and I am honored you'd bring me here."  In reality he was dying to know it's secrets, but understood that there was a time and place for such curiosity, and now was not that time.  "I also understand that our time, after this vacation, may be more limited.  But that's why I wanted you to join my sister and I for tea the other day.  It's one of the reasons I would like to hire on some of your people as servants."<br/><br/>He smiled and waited for a beat, hoping she'd turn around and catch the twinkle in his eye, "Because the more reasons you have to come visit house Wynt, the more chance we have to spend time together.  Be it lazing about in a garden or simply just discussing the news of the day.  I kid you not when I say I value your friendship, and it's one of very few I have, so know that I take it seriously."<br/><br/>Tehr stifled a yawn, unsuccessfully.  It had been a very long day and he knew he'd need sleep soon.  but he had to ask, "Tell me Emily, who was that man sitting with your father.  He seemed to bear me ill wishes and I would know why."  In his head he added, 'for I'll bed the maid out of spite as well as personal pleasure, if only to teach him a lesson.'  But of course, he kept such thoughts to himself.