Nor did she fail to observe that Trinidad, likewise, had Spruced himself up a little more than usual, with the same purpose in mind.
"The Girl of the Golden West"
David Belasco
If I'd known-Sho', we might of had things Spruced up a bit.
"The Missourian"
Eugene P. (Eugene Percy) Lyle
Aunt larfed waal, an' told me tew try ag'in; so a couple er nights arfter, I Spruced up, an' went over to Car'line Miles's; she was as smart as old cheese, an' waal off in tew the barg'in.
"Kitty's Class Day And Other Stories"
Louisa M. Alcott