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When John Eames entered the drawing-room Summerkin and Polly were already there . Summerkin blushed up to his eyes , of course , but Polly sat as demurely as though she had been accustomed to having lovers all her life . `` Mamma will be down almost immediately , John , '' said Polly as soon as the first greetings were over , `` and papa has come in , I know . '' `` Summerkin , '' said Johnny , `` I 'm afraid you left the office before four o'clock . '' `` No , I did not , '' said Summerkin . `` I deny it . '' `` Polly , '' said her cousin , `` you should keep him in better order .