mischievous trick

Example Sentences

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Amphillis, in answer, for Perrote was unable to speak, told the story of Agatha’s mischievous trick.

From The White Lady of Hazelwood A Tale of the Fourteenth Century by Rainey, W. (William)

It was only a mischievous trick to frighten you, I dare say.

From The Queen of Hearts by Collins, Wilkie

"Don't speak of this plan of yours as a mischievous trick, baroness," he said earnestly.

From The Nameless Castle by Jókai, Mór

In Scotland he had met Cydonia, through a mischievous trick of Lady Leason's.

From The Man with the Double Heart by Hine, Muriel

He left the animal to roam at liberty about the halls and gardens, where it was for ever at some mischievous trick or another.

From The Well of Saint Clare by Allinson, A. R. (Alfred Richard)