Subject: Tom Swifties (Page 2)

“I’m just an ordinary soldier,” Tom admitted privately.

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

“I didn’t do well in the test,” Tom said degradedly.

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

“I pulled a hamstring,” said Tom limply.

“I used to feed the lions at the zoo,” said Tom offhandedly.

“Where shall I plant these water lilies?” Tom pondered.

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

“I’ve dug myself into a hole,” Tom said gravely.

“I haven’t had my photographs developed yet,” said Tom negatively.

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

“The policeman charged me twenty bucks for speeding,” said Tom finally.

“Let’s eat kosher tonight,” said Tom judiciously.

“The situation is grave,” Tom said cryptically.

“The prisoners set up a company,” the warden confirmed.

“I’ve stopped seeing my therapist”, said Tom unshrinkingly.

“I haven’t had any tooth decay yet,” said Tom precariously.

“I’ve transferred my money back into a German bank account,” Tom remarked with interest.

“You don’t see the point, do you?” asked Tom, stabbing in the dark.

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

“Who is this Tom Swifty character anyway?” asked Tom unselfconsciously.