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