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9st,, alcohol units 0, cigarettes 0 (v.v.g.), draft replies written to Mark Darcy's
invitation 14 (but at least has replaced imaginary conversations with Daniel).
10 a.m. Right. I am going to reply to Mark Darcy's invitation and say quite
clearly and firmly that I will be unable to attend. There is no reason why I should
go. I am not a close friend or relation, and would have to miss both Blind Date
and Casualty.
Oh God, though. It is one of those mad invitations written in the third person,
as if everyone is so posh that to acknowledge directly in person that they were
having a party and wondered if you would like to come would be like calling the
ladies' powder room the toilet. Seem to remember from childhood am supposed
to reply in same oblique style as if I am imaginary person employed by self to
reply to invitations from imaginary people employed by friends to issue
invitations. What to put?
Bridget Jones regrets that she will be unable . . .
Miss Bridget Jones is distraught, that she will be unable . . .
Devastated does not do justice to the feelings of Miss Bridget Jones . . .
It is with great regret that we must announce that so great was
