"_It's a very curious fact_;" _i.e._, "Now to pile on the embroidery."
"_Now, do drop all formality, and look in to dinner quite in a friendly
way. But you must take us just as you find us_;" _i.e._, "It counts as a
formal invitation, and he's sure not to come."
"_You can't come! Oh, I'm so sorry!_" _i.e._, "Didn't even know I'd
asked her."