Subject: Tom Swifties (Page 14)

“Get out of here!” said Tom believingly.

“I’m halfway up a mountain,” Tom alleged.

“I like camping,” said Tom intently.

“It’s homemade soup,” said Tom uncannily.

“I’ve been feeding the crocodile,” said Tom offhandedly.

“I’m swimming in the middle of Paris!” shouted Tom insanely.

“I’m very popular with women”, said Don wanly.

“It’s just gold leaf,” said Tom guiltily.

“I manufacture tabletops for shops,” said Tom counterproductively.

“I’ve borrowed my sister’s camping gear,” said Tom insistently.

“That’s not how you draw a circle,” he criticized her roundly.

“I’m embarrassed,” Tom admitted readily.

“I have a gift for you,” said Tom presently.

“Some day, people will be able to file lawsuits against computers,” said Tom soothingly.

“I unclogged the drain with a vacuum cleaner,” said Tom succinctly.

“I brush my teeth several times a day,” said Tom implacably.

“I’m putting on my T-shirt, shorts, and sunglasses,” Tom summarized.

“The pool player from USC had to drop out because the proper equipment didn’t arrive on time,” Tom calculated.

“I’ve paid my annual subscription,” Tom remembered.

“That’s the last time I’ll stick my arm in a lion’s mouth,” the lion-tamer said off-handedly.

“I shall see to it well in advance,” said Tom tenderly.