Subject: Tom Swifties (Page 17)

“Why shouldn’t I stir my yoghurt with a ballpoint pen?” Tom bickered.

“I was absolutely vitrified,” said Tom with a glazed look.

“There’s someone at the front door,” Tom chimed in.

“Nay!” said Tom hoarsely.

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

“That young insect is male,” said Tom buoyantly.

“Europe needs more self-restraint,” said Tom continently.

“I have to keep these eggs warm,” Tom said honestly.

“That painting makes me laugh”, Tom articulated.

“Eating uranium can cause strange effects,” said Tom brightly.

“Can I become a chorister?” Tom inquired.

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

“I prefer trout to salmon,” Tom said officiously.

“I’m from Missouri,” Tom stated.

“I got this ballpoint pen from a Yugoslav friend”, said Tom acerbically.

“That’s more or less correct,” Tom said roughly.

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

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

“Don’t add too much water,” said Tom with great concentration.

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

“Parsley, sage, rosemary,” said Tom timelessly.