The Virtues of Irish Youth:
Tommy goes into a confessional box and says, "Bless me,
Father, for
I have sinned.. I have been with a loose woman."
The Priest says, "Is that you, Tommy?"
"Yes, Father, it is I."
"Who was the woman you were with?"
"I cannot tell you, for I do not wish to sully her
reputation."
The priest asks, "Was it Brenda O'Malley?"
"No, Father."
"Was it Fiona MacDonald?"
"No, Father."
"Was it Ann Brown?"
"No, Father, I cannot tell you."
The priest says, "I admire your perseverance but you must
atone for
your sins. Your penance will be five Our Fathers and four Hail
Marys."
Tommy goes back to his pew and his buddy Sean slides over and
asks,
"What happened?"
Tommy replies, "I got five Our Fathers, four Hail Marys and
three good leads."
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