I don't think we shall ever be able to accept invitations in future.' Amy spoke thus at the prompting of a sudden impulse.

A minute ago, no such definite declaration was in her mind.
'Never ?' exclaimed Edith.

'But why?
Whatever do you mean ?' 'We find that social engagements consume too much time,' Amy replied, her explanation just as much of an impromptu as the announcement had been.

'You see, one must either belong to society or not.

Married people can't accept an occasional invitation from friends and never do their social duty in return.
We have decided to withdraw altogether--at all events for the present.