The South is proud, very proud; and the older generation, the generation which fought and agonised through the terrible years from '61 to '65, is more than a little inclined to resent what it regards as the condescending advances of the North.
"America To-day, Observations and Reflections"
William Archer
He was quite near the tent when-a clear, high, agonised shriek.
"Son of Power"
Will Levington Comfort and Zamin Ki Dost
He had been sitting there for an hour-an agonised hour!
"The Sins of Séverac Bablon"
Sax Rohmer