[Halle]

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?"
'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 Kathi Ingenito?
'I cannot say.'
'Was it Donna Bilotti?"
'I'll never tell.'
'Was it Phyllis Karangis?
'I'm sorry, but I cannot name her.'
'Was it Helene Zegarelli?
'My lips are sealed.'
'Was it Gina Camarco, then?'
'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 months vacation and five good leads.'