Subject: Tom Swifties (Page 26)

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

“I won’t tell you anything about my salivary glands,” said Tom secretively.

“You find it very large?” said Mr. Podsnap, spaciously

“I have a BA in social work,” said Tom with a degree of concern.

“I ain’t afraid of those white men,” said Cochise bravely.

“I was adopted,” said Tom transparently.

“We had trouble with the propulsion systems for those moon flights”, said the NASA engineer apologetically.

“Dorothy, if you’re going to Oz again, I’m going with you,” Em barked.

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

“My wife is cheating on me,” Tom cackled.

“Sorry, what I said was a no-brainer?” asked Tom absentmindedly.

“The lion has its head caught in the skylight,” said Tom uproariously.

“I’m your mother’s brother’s father-in-law’s son,” Tom related.

“I like ragged margins,” said Tom without justification.

“This way to the seabird exhibit”, said Tom awkwardly.

“England is okay, except there seems to be at least one blood-sucking insect in every outhouse”, said Tom aloofly.

“Don’t you love sleeping outdoors,” Tom said intently.

“Absolutely, totally, completely,” Tom uttered.

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

“I’m about to hit the golf ball,” Tom forewarned.

“I’m on social security,” said Tom dolefully.