Subject: Tom Swifties (Page 12)

“The seesaw is upside down,” said Tom saucily.

“Ought I to do this?” asked Tom with a shudder.

“I’d like to make a toast,” Tom said warmly.

“Aha! Here’s someone who can’t speak!” exclaimed Tom dumbfoundedly.

“How long will I have to wait for a table?” asked Tom without reservation.

“I’m waiting to see the doctor,” said Tom patiently.

“Wool is better than cotton,” Tom said sheepishly.

“I’m not myself, today,” said Tom, being frank.

“It has zero height, zero width, and just a little depth,” said Tom, stretching the point.

“I’ve stuck a pin through my nose,” said Tom punctually.

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“I’m being sent down to the minors,” said Tom beleagueredly.

“Oops! There goes my hat!” said Tom off the top of his head.

“There must be a power cut,” said Tom delightedly.

“Let’s all play an A, a C#, and an E”, cried the band with one accord.

“Have some shampoo,” was Tom’s unconditional offer.

“It’s my maid’s night off,” said Tom helplessly.

“The food here is terrible,” he muttered, swallowing his words.

“Rasputin and I are lovers,” said Nicholas bizarrely.

“I’m not leaving the chapel until I finish this painting,” said Michelangelo insistently.

“Angel dust? Me? Never touch it!” Tom snorted.