mischievous trick

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

From The Queen of Hearts by Collins, Wilkie

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)

To disturb all good thoughts in their minds and your own, and drive out all serious impressions by this mischievous trick!

From The Carbonels by Stacey, W. S. (Walter S.)

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

From The Nameless Castle by Jókai, Mór

Not for a single instant did Mr. Comyn suspect a hoax, or imagine the affair to be only the mischievous trick of some idler.

From The International Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 1, August 1850 of Literature, Science and Art. by Various