Subject: Tom Swifties (Page 17)

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

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

“Your trousers have come apart!” was Tom’s unseemly comment.

“Is it true that some animals will eat their own babies?” asked Tom literately.

“Don’t you dare shoot that rubberband at me!” she snapped.

“It’s made the grass wet,” said Tom after due consideration.

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

“I’m going after that red fish,” said Tom erringly.

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

“I will now demonstrate how to dissect a sheep,” delivered Tom.

“Why don’t you have some fruit?”, asked Tom with aplomb.

“Melinda broke my heart,” Tom said half-heartedly.

“This pencil tip is dull,” she said pointedly.

“I’ve only enough carpet for the hall and landing,” said Tom with a blank stare.

“So, it’s a duel you want!” Tom shot back.

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

“I have three houses, and I’m going to buy another,” said Tom forebodingly.

“I’m trying to get some air circulating under the roof,” said Tom fanatically.

“Emily has put on weight,” said Tom emphatically.

“Will you quit rustling around in my closet!” said Leif.

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