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"TOM SWIFTIES"
THAT WAS AN EARTHQUAKE, TOM SAID SHAKILY.
I HOPE I DON'T BLOW THIS GRADE, SAID TOM EXPLOSIVELY.
Submitter comment:
I MUST ADMIT THAT I MANUFACTURED THE SECOND SWIFTY BUT, IN CONCLUD-
ING THIS PROJECT I FELT A NEED FOR A GENERALIZED RESIGNATION.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN
Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Wellerism Quotation |
Date learned: 11-05-1980