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My dad loved coming up with these though we didn't know they had a name. So for Dear Ol' Dad......

"Little Red, I believe you're flirting with me," said Tom hoodwinked.

"You're some PI, Miss Maltese. I'm glad you'll take my case," Tom said mollified.

"The awards banquet is cancelled," Tom said unceremoniously.

"I can't button this shirt," Tom snapped zippily.

"So you'll take me to France?" Tom asked nicely.

"Is this too spicy?" Tom asked gingerly.

"You must enunciate!" pronounced Tom.

"These are so good, I could eat a thousand," Tom said grandly.

"That's my tennis instructor!" Tom proclaimed.

"It's evil to burn a good steak," Tom said sincerely.

"I'm glad I don't have to take the stairs," Tom wheezed uplifted.

"I'll do the laundry," Tom bubbled cheerily.

"Would you like a soda?" Tom asked spritely.

"I forgot to water the plants," Tom said witheringly.

"I've been shot!" Tom said (w)holeheartedly.

"I can light that," Tom said surefiredly.