invitation
dear ruth,
next friday, september the fifth, is tom`s birthday. i thought it would be pleasant to have some of his friends here to help him celebrate. will you come? we`ll have dancing from nine until midnight, and then cut the birthday cake!
both tom and i are very eager to have you here, so don`t disappoint us!
affectionately yours,
li hua
august 31, 1998
r. s. v. p
acceptance of the invitation
dear li hua,
thank you for your invitation to join you at tom`s birthday party on next friday, september the fifth. i`m free for the party on that day, and will be glad to meet and talk with you about our friendship.
i will be at your home at nine sharp, and look forward to seeing you.
cordially,
ruth