Subject: Tom Swifties (Page 24)

“The escaped prisoner is camping out in the woods,” said Tom contentedly.

“I’m of greater value to you every day”, said Tom appreciatively.

“I told you not to ride that horse,” Tom nagged.

“The girl has been kidnapped,” said Tom mistakenly.

“I always eat at McDonald’s”, said Tom archly.

“It’s twelve noon,” Tom chimed in.

“I was removed from office,” said Tom disappointedly.

“I’ll take that”, said Tom appropriately.

“I’ve joined the navy,” Tom said fleetingly.

“I wonder if there’s a number between seven and nine,” said Tom considerately.

“What are these berries?” Tom rasped.

“Getting rid of acid is easy,” said Tom basically.

“Phew! I’ve just finished learning all Shakespeare’s works,” said Tom willfully.

“I know what herb would taste nice with this,” said Tom sagely.

“I’m a lot taller than I was yesterday,” said Tom gruesomely.

“There’s a high charge for supporters traveling by coach,” said Tom with considerable fanfare.

“Doctor, why do you have to remove my womb?” asked Mary hysterically.

“Here’s another baseball glove”, Tom admitted.

“I’m burning aromatic substances,” said Tom, incensed.

“I’m wearing a ribbon round my arm,” said Tom with abandon.

“The food here is terrible,” he muttered, swallowing his words.