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She would have none of the idea . She sternly admonished Pollyanna as to the possible evils of heredity , and warned her of the dangers of marrying into she knew not what sort of family . She even appealed at last to her sense of duty and gratitude toward herself , and reminded Pollyanna of the long years of loving care that had been hers in the home of her aunt , and she begged her piteously not to break her heart by this marriage as had her mother years before by HER marriage . When Jimmy himself , radiant-faced and glowing-eyed , came at ten o'clock , he was met by a frightened , sob-shaken little Pollyanna that tried ineffectually to hold him back with two trembling hands . With whitening cheeks , but with defiantly tender arms that held her close , he demanded an explanation . `` Pollyanna , dearest , what in the world is the meaning of this ? '' `` Oh , Jimmy , Jimmy , why did you come , why did you come ?