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 ?' "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 you for that. But you've sinned and have to atone. You cannot be an alter 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."
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