[Final batch of Tom Swifty word play . . . for the year, as we’ve reached “M”. “More on the plate for January”, said Bob punishingly.]
"Ouch! I pinched my cheek trying to put on this earring," said Mary mysteriously.
"The dam was made back to front," said the builder madly.
"A thousand thanks, Monsieur," said Tom mercifully.
"I love that superhero mouse," said Tom mightily.
"I just encountered Rick, Rick, Rick and Rick," said Tom metaphorically.
"$400. Do I hear $500?" asked Tom the auctioneer morbidly.
"Has that young lady been kidnapped?," said Tom mistakenly.
"This isn't real turtle soup!" said Tom mockingly.
“And so another work week begins,” said Tom mundanely.
"I command a private army," said Tom maliciously.
"You won the bronze," said Tom meddlingly.
"I'll cut you to ribbons!" said Tom mincingly.
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Dr Bob Griffin
"Jesus Knows Me, This I Love!"