Subject: Tom Swifties (Page 12)

“This salmon is excellent,” said Tom superficially.

“Boy, I wish the elevator were working,” said Tom, staring up to the top.

“I’ve stopped seeing my therapist”, said Tom unshrinkingly.

“I have been reading Voltaire,” Tom admitted candidly.

“It’s not a candy mint, it’s a breath mint”, Tom asserted.

“For goodness sakes, use a broom,” Tom bristled.

“My friend and I steal things together,” Tom corroborated.

“I’ve gained thirty pounds,” said Tom heavily.

“I wonder if this will unlock the palace gates,” said Tom kinkily.

“Doctor, why do you have to remove my womb?” asked Mary hysterically.

“Who left the toilet seat down?” Tom asked peevishly.

“Don’t you dare shoot that rubberband at me!” she snapped.

“It’s made the grass wet,” said Tom after due consideration.

“This Bud’s for you,” said Tom lightly.

“This boat leaks,” said Tom balefully.

“It’s not fair!” said Tom darkly.

“The executioner has received the tool he needs”, said Tom with a heavy accent.

“I’ve only enough carpet for the hall and landing,” said Tom with a blank stare.

“I’ve removed all the feathers from this chicken,” said Tom pluckily.

“You find it very large?” said Mr. Podsnap, spaciously

“Getting rid of acid is easy,” said Tom basically.