The large, dark parlors were thrown open, the best chambers were aired, the bright, autumnal flowers were gathered and in tastefully arranged bouquets adorned the mantels, while Theo and Maggie, in their best attire, flitted uneasily from room to room, running sometimes to the gate to look down the grassy road which led from the highway, and again mounting the tower stairs to obtain a more extended view.
"Maggie Miller"
Mary J. Holmes
I can see the great Italian marble mantels suppo'ted on lions' heads, the inlaid floor and wainscotin'.
"A Gentleman Vagabond and Some Others"
F. Hopkinson Smith
Many a morning was spent in arranging and rearranging cabinets and mantels, and trying the effect of new draperies; and Mrs. Tell enjoyed anything that made the time pass tranquilly away.
"A Vanished Hand"
Sarah Doudney