|
Catholic Boys
Bless me Father, for I have sinned. I have been
with a loose woman." The priest asks, "Is that you,
little Tommy Shaughnessy?" "Yes, Father, it is."
And, who was the woman you were with?" "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
Shaughnessy, and I admire that. But you've
sinned, and you must atone. You cannot attend church
mass 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"
|