Jack-in-a-box

I took as an offering to the hope and heir of the Talbots a toy much like what we in England call Jack-in-a-box, but in France is termed a _Diable_, as it is intended to represent his Satanic majesty, and alarm the lifter of the lid by popping up a black visage.

Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 437 Volume 17, New Series, May 15, 1852 Various 1836

"My goodness!" exclaimed Jack-in-a-box, jumping up with a spring,

Sandman's Goodnight Stories Abbie Phillips Walker

At the first crack they all jumped like Jack-in-a-box when you touch his spring.

Types of Children's Literature Walter Barnes

But now I find its advantage, for nobody believes it is my own, but confidently expects that Ann Tubbs or Susan Bucket will appear from a long suppression, like a Jack-in-a-box, and startle the public as she throws back the cover.

The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 28, February, 1860 Various

Jack-in-a-box that jumps in one's face when a spring is touched.

The French Immortals Series — Complete Various

Jack-in-a-box quivered on his spring with anger because French Doll told him he had no legs and he better keep quiet, while Miss Calico

Sandman's Goodnight Stories Abbie Phillips Walker

At the first crack they all jumped like Jack-in-a-box when you touch his spring.

Wood Folk at School William Joseph Long 1909

I was following his track, trying to learn the Indian trick of sign-trailing, when he shot up in front of me like Jack-in-a-box, and was gone before I knew what it meant.

Secret of the Woods William Joseph Long 1909

In front of the Jack-in-a-box stood a tiny red flower-pot and saucer, in which was a miniature cactus.

The Brownies and Other Tales 1871

'All whom it may concern, take notice,' shouted the Jack-in-a-box, at this point, 'that the rule of this honourable court is tit for tat.'

The Brownies and Other Tales 1871