She would never forget the friendly promise and invitation that lay in those words. "The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers" by Georg Ebers

Lady Mabel was surprised by the invitation, but she was not slow to accept it. "The Duke's Children" by Anthony Trollope

If you knew the true reason why I hesitated to accept Lady Loring's invitation- if I could own to you the new hope for myself that has brought me here- you would feel, as I feel, that I have been only speaking the truth. "The Black Robe" by Wilkie Collins

My mother had taken for granted that both Bettina and I would accept Aunt Josephine's invitation, though I said at once I could not leave home. "My Little Sister" by Elizabeth Robins

Mrs. Challoner had quietly but decidedly refused the Paines' invitation. "Not Like Other Girls" by Rosa N. Carey