### Clue: Flattery finally gets you — and us — in a lather (8)
### Answer: SOAPSUDS 
 ### Explanation: Definition: lather
  SOAP(slang for flattery, especially if it's soft) + S, U, D, S(last letters,finally of "gets", "you", "and", and "us" respectively).  Another nice surface – agitation caused by obvious flattery.