Word: shelfful
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Dates: during 1873-1873
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...wanted a "plunge." Passing over his insolent conduct in silence, I requested him to produce his "plunge." I descended a flight of slippery steps, and gently stepped into a tank of cool, refreshing water. The place was long and winding, lighted by gas, with a little shelf at each end, just like the seal's tank in an aquarium. Leaving this subterranean lake, I was rubbed down after the manner of ostlers, and laid under a blanket. This was decidedly pleasant. I felt like a new man. Nothing was needed to complete my happiness but a cigarette. I asked...