An ITALIAN BOY'S CONFESSION

An ITALIAN BOY'S CONFESSION

(Of course, Catholics know that names are not
to be mentioned during Reconciliation commonly known as'Confession' )

'Bless me Father, for I have sinned. I have been with a loose girl'.

The priest asks, 'Is that you, little Joey Pagano ?'

'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, Joey, 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 Di Angelo, then?'

'Please, Father, I cannot tell you.'


The priest sighs in frustration. 'You're very
tight lipped, Joey Pagano, 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?'
4 months vacation and five good leads.