An Irish Boy's Confession
"Bless me Father, for I have sinned. I have been with
a loose woman."
The priest asks, "Is that you, little Sean O'Conner?
"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, Sean, 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 Sheilah O'Brien?"
"I'm sorry, but I cannot name her."
"Was it Kathleen Morgan?"
"My lips are sealed."
"Was it Fiona Grogan, then?"
"Please, Father, I cannot tell you."
The priest sighs in frustration. "You're a steadfast
lad, Sean O'Conner 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."
Sean walks back to his pew. His friend Roger slides
over and whispers,
"What'd you get?"
"Three month's vacation and five good leads." |
