Agacerie

The Duchess of Fitz-Fulke, who loved "tracasserie," Began to treat him with some small "agacerie."

How can any man be well," replied the Count, holding his hand in such a position, as to make the performance of this little agacerie as difficult as possible ; " how can any man be well, overwhelmed by sorrow and disgrace as I am?

She was merry, witty, and even learned; and her manners were enticing and full of agacerie.