Subject: Tom Swifties (Page 11)

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

“I pulled a hamstring,” said Tom limply.

“I’m going to get a hair transplant,” said Tom baldly.

“It’s my personal magnetism,” said Tom ironically.

“I prefer trout to salmon,” Tom said officiously.

“I’ve got to stop this motor,” Tom choked.

“Eating uranium makes me feel funny,” said Tom radiantly.

“Do you buy and sell stolen goods?” asked Tom offensively.

“I lost my trousers,” said Tom expansively.

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

“Don’t add too much water,” said Tom with great concentration.

“I’m from Missouri,” Tom stated.

“This steamroller is amazing,” said Tom flatteringly.

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

“This boat is leaking,” said Tom balefully.

“You dance just like Fred Astaire,” she said gingerly.

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

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

“I can no longer hear anything,” said Tom deftly.

“Well, I got here with five minutes to spare,” said Tom bitterly.

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