A Boy's Confession:
Bless me Father, for I have sinned. I have been with a loose girl.
The priest asks, "Is that you, little Johnny Parisi?
Yes, Father, it is.
And who was the girl you were with?
I can't tell you, Father, I don't want to ruin her reputation.
Well, Johnny, I'm sure to find out her name sooner or later, so you
may as well tell me now.
Was it Tina Minetti?
I cannot say.
Was it Teresa Volpe?
I'll never tell.
Was it Nina Capelli?
I'm sorry, but I cannot name her.
Was it Cathy Piriano?
My lips are sealed.
Was it Rosa Di Angelo, then?
Please, Father, I cannot tell you.
The priest sighs in frustration. "You're very tight lipped, Johnny
Parisi, and I admire that.
But you've sinned and have to atone.
You cannot be an altar boy now
for 4 months.
Now you go and behave yourself.
Johnny walks back to his pew, and his friend, Nino, slides over and
whispers,
What'd you get?
4 months vacation and five good leads. |