“I reckon that’s only a part of it,” Tom added abstractedly.

“I’ve given away my land and water rights,” Tom declaimed dryly.

“The campanologists are at work tonight,” Tom told them darkly.

“Well, I’ve only just come back from church,” Tom returned faithfully.

“I’ve connected the water to the boiler,” Tom piped up heatedly.

“I slept on the flock mattress,” Tom lied sheepishly.

“I’ll go to the sales if you’ll buy me a beer,” Tom bargained cannily.

“A boxer’s place is in the ring,” Tom barked roundly.

“But Table Mountain has a large flat area on top,” Tom countered plainly.