The Dutch doll rolled off the doll sofa and said "Mamma" in his quavery voice, he was so surprised at hearing anyone speak so of beloved Raggedy Ann-dear Raggedy Ann, she of the candy heart, whom all the dolls loved.
"Raggedy Ann Stories"
Johnny Gruelle
When that died away for a minute or two I caught the sound of the sharp and quavery squall of something, of something which had never squalled before, a squall of protest and injured pride, of maltreated youth resenting the ignominious way it must enter the world.
"The Prairie Mother"
Arthur Stringer
But a thin and quavery and over-disturbing sound from the swing-box out on the sleeping-porch brought me up short.
"The Prairie Mother"
Arthur Stringer