Altar Boy

'Bless me Father, for I have sinned.

I have been with a loose girl.'

The priest asks, 'Is that you, little Eddie Hunter?

''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, Eddie, 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 Mazzarelli?

''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 DiAngelo, then?'

'Please, Father, I cannot tell you.'

The priest sighs in frustration. 'You're very tight lipped 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.'

Eddie walks back to his pew and his friend slides over and whispers, 'What'd you get?' 

'Four months vacation and five good leads...'


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