Greetings, Miss Manners I’ve asked two elderly codgers I’ve known for years to dinner. I also asked his wife to the dinner party because one of them is single and the other has been married for a long time. I’m approximately their age and a spinster.
I would like to associate with the man’s wife, whom I have known and liked for a long time. In addition, she has a physical disability. The issue is that, according to the other guy, the husband intends to bring a younger, more mobile person to my dinner party instead of his wife.
I am now incensed that he would even think of bringing someone else, even though I made it clear that his wife was invited. I will never be remembered for throwing a dinner party for a man who brought a pretty young replacement for his wife.
If that means canceling, I’m ready to do so. Have you got any further recommendations?
GENTLE READER: Express your delight at meeting his niece.
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