[The first remark is met with a blank look before Hendrik realizes Jasper is jesting. A baby earning room and board sounds like a trying life.

He turns his attention back to eating, listening and glancing at Celestine from time to time with a faint smile.]

As long as you are not depriving yourself of sleep in the process. I think it is wonderful you can spend time with her while doing your work.

[...Isn't that the best of both worlds?

He doesn't have to choose one over the other.]