Gone were the bikes and lacrosse sticks that once cluttered the front porch, appalling some guests as they arrived for state dinners in formal attire.

杂乱地堆放在门廊里的自行车和曲棍球棒曾经让身着正装来参加州宴的客人们大惊失色，不过这些都已经被清理掉了。