Dearie

Stephen Holden of the New York Times called Dearie a genre unto herself, pursuing a singular career that blurred the line between jazz and cabaret.

Blossom Dearie: Tiny Voice, Big Impact 2009

The act seemed to sober him; he raised his big hand to his brow and looked at "Dearie"; through the confusion of his thoughts he felt he had done some despicable thing.

Half A Chance Frederic S. Isham

Clare Kummer, whose "Dearie" I have so frequently sung in my bath, to the annoyance of all, suddenly turned right round, dropped song-writing, and ripped a couple of hot ones right over the plate.

A Wodehouse Miscellany Articles & Stories 1928

"Dearie," he said presently, "leave that silly mess and come here to me."

Captivity M. Leonora Eyles 1924

"Dearie," she hissed, making an affectionate half-coil about Gwendolyn,

The Poor Little Rich Girl Eleanor Gates 1913

Also his light and frivolous way of chuckin 'zippy lady stenogs under the chin and callin' 'em "Dearie" didn't help his standin 'any.

Torchy As A Pa Sewell Ford 1907

"Dearie," she protested, "this is our honeymoon, to be sure, but don't you think you ought to get after business?"

Skinner's Dress Suit Henry Irving Dodge 1906

"Dearie," murmured Diana again, "was she crying because of that big soldier-policeman up north?"

The Rhodesian Gertrude Page 1897

"Dearie," he began in a low voice, leading her a little to one side,

The Sunbridge Girls at Six Star Ranch 1894

"Dearie," said the young married man, "I have to go to New York on business.

More Toasts Marion Dix [Editor] Mosher