Word: mantell
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Dates: during 1874-1874
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...steps of University eagerly scanning the bulletin of Freshman rooms. Lucky boys that we were, we drew our first choice! It is true, the room is not connected with two or even one chamber. It has no modern ventilator over the door, and we perceive no patent iron mantel, or fireplace. And my search for the Ebon shield and motto is repaid only by the inscription, "J. C. W. 1792," which, though long since filled with the janitor's putty, is still discernible just above the grate. The ceiling is low, and no cornice adorns the walls, but the windows...
Found six upon the mantel ranged...