Her use of old-fashioned language lends an air of 'formality' to her writing.
They haven't approved the loan yet, but that's just a mere/pure 'formality'.
He failed to appreciate the 'formality' of the occasion.
(..) It ends here! Penny! Penny! They moved her. There is no time for formalities, brothers. My person is in danger and I... I... - Wow! What're you doing? - Oh, I'm sorry. - You wanna sniff mine first? (..)2008 Bolt