An Italian Boy's Confession:
'Bless me Father, for I have sinned. I have been with a loose girl.'
The priest asks, 'Is that you, little Joey Pagano?' '
"Uh . . . Yes, F...ather, 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, Joey, I'm sure to find out her name sooner or later so you may as well tell me now. Was it Tina Minetti?"
'Was it Teresa Mazzarelli?'
I'm sorry, but I cannot name her.'
'My lips are sealed Father.'
'Well then, was it Rosa DiAngelo?'
'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.'
Joey walks back to his pew, and his friend Franco slides over and whispers, 'What'd you get?' 'Four month's vacation and five excellent Leads.
