Jake, who always said he lived on dust and heat, Averred it was not exactly a regular fine day.
"The Desert of Wheat"
Zane Grey
Although Constance had Averred that there wasn't "much to tell," the third act interrupted her recital, and it was during the interval before the beginning of the last act that Marjorie heard the story of the fourth member of the Stevenses' household, little lame Charlie.
"Marjorie Dean High School Freshman"
Pauline Lester
Yet Constance had always Averred that she did not care for jewelry, and would not wear it if she possessed it.
"Marjorie Dean High School Freshman"
Pauline Lester