Mrs. Tibbet, the colonel's wife, was always looking for a housekeeper. Every time she hired one the lady would marry a soldier departing for home and leave the Tibbets' employ. A slow grin spread across Caleb's face. If Lily accepted the position, she would be close at hand, and he'd have an opportunity to win her over to his way of thinking. He'd court her, after a fashion, though he had no intention of marrying her or any other woman, and he'd teach her the pleasures of a good man's bed. A
Mrs. Tibbet, the wife of a colonel, is in constant search for a housekeeper, but her hires always leave to marry soldiers going home. Caleb, who is intrigued by this situation, sees a chance if Lily takes the job. With her nearby, he plans to court her in his own way.
Caleb has no desire for marriage, but he is determined to win Lily over and introduce her to the pleasures he believes a good man can offer. His intentions are both romantic and unconventional, as he focuses on enjoyment rather than commitment. This sets the stage for an intriguing dynamic between the two characters.
