Why shouldn't I?
However, it seems from what he said that he thinks the Carlton's nicer for a talk, so I'm going to ask him there instead.

You can come too, dear.

He won't mind; it won't prevent our talking.' 'Oh, are we going to give a dinner at the Carlton ?' 'I wish you wouldn't oppose me, Edith.

Once in a way! Of course I shall.

Our flat's too small to give a decent dinner.