AN ITALIAN ALTAR 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 DiAngello then?"
"Please, Father I cannot tell you."
The priest sighs in frustration. "You're very tight lipped,
and I admire that. But you have sinned and have to
atone. You cannot be an alta boy now
for 4 months.
Joey walks back to his pew and his friend Franco slides over
and whispers, "What did you get?"
"Four months vacation and five good leads ................
