Yet we find that the actual adoption of this filial attitude, natural, rational, and inviting as it seems, is just the most difficult of all difficulties, is indeed the battle of life.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I"
Marcus Dods
My impression, in short, is that he'd forgive my not meeting his bill, but he 'd never get over my not inviting him to a dinner!
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
Upon noting these favorable symptoms, Mr. Claybourne announced that he was off for the club, at the same time inviting me to stay and "amuse Helen" until after supper.
"I Walked in Arden"
Jack Crawford