Subject: Tom Swifties (Page 13)

“I am not full of hot air,” Tom belched.

“This steamroller is amazing,” said Tom flatteringly.

“I was removed from office,” said Tom disappointedly.

“Don’t you love sleeping outdoors,” Tom said intently.

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

“Don’t give me the gears!” said Tom automatically.

 “I’m just going to put these handcuffs on you,” said Tom manically.

“They had to amputate them both at the ankles,” said Tom defeatedly.

“I'll have a martini,” said Tom, dryly.

“This must be an aerobics class,” Tom worked out.

“I chop down trees for a living,” said Tom lumberingly.

“It’s not fair!” said Tom darkly.

“This looks like the fruit of the blackthorn,” said Tom slowly.

“I can see through the window,” said Tom stiltedly.

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

“I wonder where the next character is going to appear,” said Tom with a cursory glance.

“I wouldn’t mind going with you to the tennis match,” she said gamely.

“I pulled a hamstring,” said Tom limply.

“He’s a boring chap,” said Tom indulgently.

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

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