So, my birthday is coming up. October 1st, to be precise. And I know generally people have a party of some sort, and while that would be nice I'm not expecting one at all. I would like to invite everyone to dinner that evening at one of my favorite restaurants, an Italian restaurant called [business name], though. I'll be treating everyone so no worries on that front. And you don't need to give me a gift because coming to dinner would be more than enough. But I just need to have an idea of how many people are coming so I can reserve a table. So please let me know if you'd like to join me.
[Harry]
I'm really quite sorry for putting you in an uncomfortable position with my questions. Would you accept an invitation to come over for tea and scones tomorrow as a suitable apology? I'll even let you pick what flavor I make.
[Livvy]
I think tomorrow evening we should make a spectacular supper, drink wine and forget about things for an evening. What do you say?
[Mary]
How is wooing John going? If you would like I can conveniently kidnap my niece this weekend.