"You won't be interrupting." Sisse assured him with a smile, "It's just my brother and I, and as you can see," She gestured toward Matthew's back as he leaned on the bar chatting to the barkeep, "His company leaves a great deal to be desired." If only she didn't need a chaperon to speak with Mr. Bixby than she might have considered inviting him on a walk. But Matthew would never agree to that and the weather outside really didn't lend itself to a pleasant walk.