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June 24, 2014, 16:39
<Proofreader>
Tom Swifties
"This is my first time with a prostitute," said Elton (john).
June 24, 2014, 19:57
<Proofreader>
"Sorry, not tonight or for the foreseeable future," said Tom's wife, periodically.
August 30, 2014, 20:24
<Proofreader>
"I'm no longer putting my paintings on a wooden support," said Tom, uneasily.
September 06, 2014, 18:55
WeeWilly
"Bring the prisoner downstairs," he said condescendingly.

... and a different sort of Tom Swiftie:

"He took a last drag of his cigarette, threw it down, stepped on it, and set off hotfoot."

... and yet another:

"Yes," he said in perfect English.

The latter two are my father's from 50 years ago, and I still love them.

Still having not yet read all the examples posted (but looking forward to this), I sure hope I haven't repeated something!


"The smell of the dust they kicked up was rich and satisfying" - Grahame
September 07, 2014, 12:07
<Proofreader>
"A large rodent has entered my aural cavity," said Tom, erratically.

"I demand coffee NOW!' said Tom, instantly.

"Thank heavens a metal barrier prevented me from being swept away," said Tom, gratefully.
September 07, 2014, 12:51
<Proofreader>
"These cactus needles are sharp," said Tom, prickily.
September 09, 2014, 04:25
WeeWilly
... I love the "gratefully", Proofreader.


"The smell of the dust they kicked up was rich and satisfying" - Grahame
January 07, 2015, 10:53
WeeWilly
“Let’s put the canvas chair between the divan and the couch”, Tom interpolated casually.

“Of course, we could go that way, even if it is the entrance”, Tom pointed out.


"The smell of the dust they kicked up was rich and satisfying" - Grahame
January 07, 2015, 11:37
<Proofreader>
"The pants on my new suit are too tight," said Tom, fitfully.
"I'm sorry but I don't find your humor funny," said Tom, witlessly.
"Someone has cut the cord on my computer," said Tom, wirelessly.
"I've managed to piece together this broken cup," Tom rejoindered.
"What do you mean, I can't participate in this election?" said Tom, devotedly.

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January 07, 2015, 18:22
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"We've caught the escaped prisoner,"
said Tom, confoundedly.
January 07, 2015, 19:27
haberdasher
"I distinctly ordered anthracite. How do you expect me to heat my house when you send me bituminous?" said Tom coldly.