Subject: Tom Swifties (Page 4)

“Zoos are a necessary evil, I think,” said Tom cagily.

“Strike three,” Tom called out.

“That may cause my violin strings to snap,” was Tom’s gut reaction.

“I’m not going to give up anything this Easter,” said Tom relentlessly.

“My wife is going to have a test tube baby”, Tom injected artificially.

“I couldn’t believe there were 527,986 bees in the swarm!” Tom recounted.

“The phone reception here is excellent,” he said clearly.

“There, there,” was Tom’s pat answer.

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

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

“I wouldn’t mind going with you to the tennis match,” she said gamely.

“Ein, zwei, drei, fünf,”” said Tom fearlessly.

“Once upon a time there was a beautiful princess,” Tom began grimly.

“I’m swimming in the middle of Paris!” shouted Tom insanely.

“I was adopted,” said Tom transparently.

“I’ve thought of another exception,” Tom rebutted.

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

“Can I become a chorister?” Tom inquired.

“You resemble a goat,” said Tom satirically.

“This game is foul,” Tom groused.

“I guess she fell off the motorcycle,” said Tom ruthlessly.