| Confession
"Bless me Father, for I have sinned. I have been with a loose
woman."
The priest asks, "Is that you, little Tommy Toughness?"
"Yes, Father, it is."
"And, who was the woman you were with?"
"Sure and I can't be tellin' you, Father. I don't want to ruin
her reputation."
"Well, Tommy, I'm sure to find out sooner or
later, so you may as well tell me now. Was it Brenda O'Malley?"
"I cannot say."
"Was it Patricia Kelly?"
"I'll never tell."
"Was it Liz Shannon?"
"I'm sorry, but I can't name her."
"Was it Cathy Morgan?"
"My lips are sealed."
"Was it Fiona McDonald, then?"
"Please, Father, I cannot tell you."
The priest sighs in frustration. "You're a steadfast lad, Tommy
Shaughnesy, and I admire that! But you've sinned, and you must atone.
You cannot attend church for three months. Be off with you now."
Tommy walks back to his pew. His friend Sean slides over and
whispers,
"What'd you get?"
"Three month's vacation and five good leads," says Tommy. |
