Subject: Tom Swifties (Page 14)

“I really like hot dogs,” he said with relish.

“I used to be a paratrooper,” Tom explained.

“Pass me the shellfish,” said Tom crabbily.

“Has the bear gone away?” asked Tom intently.

“Would you like some soda?” asked Tom caustically.

“Now no-one can detect my halitosis,” said Tom breathlessly.

“I’m on the green,” Tom lied.

“Who was in the sauna with you while I was at work today?” she asked hotly.

“I’m the butcher’s assistant,” said Tom cuttingly.

“I only use one herb when I cook,” said Tom sagely.

“I’m losing my hair,” Tom bawled.

“Fire!” yelled Tom alarmingly.

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

“These bit patterns will be more readable in groups of 8,” said Tom bitingly.

“This movie will be very popular,” Tom projected.

“I need some suspenders for my pants,” Tom upheld.

“Your fly is undone,” was Tom’s zippy rejoinder.

“There, there,” was Tom’s pat answer.

“That is a sick bird,” said Tom illegally.

“Some you lose,” said Tom winsomely.

“I got demoted,” Tom admitted privately.