HIS CONFESSION

Later, a young Irish lad (probably the boyfriend of the girl above)
entered the confessional and said, "Forgive me Father, for I have
sinned; I have been with a loose woman."
The priest asked, "Is that you Tommy?"
"Yes Father, it's me."
"Who was the woman you were with?"
"I cannot tell you, Father, because I don't want to ruin her
reputation," replied Tommy.
The priest asked, "Was it Brenda O'Malley?"
"No, Father."
"Was it Fiona MacDonald?"
"No."
"Was it Ann O'Brien?"
"No."
"Was it Mary Elizabeth O'Shea?"
"No, Father."
"Was it Amy Thomas?"
"No, Father."
"Was it little Cathy Morgan?"
"NO, Father! I cannot tell you."
The priest finally said, "Tommy, I admire your perseverance, but
you must atone for your sins. Your penance will be four Our Fathers
and five Hail Marys. Go back to your seat."
Tommy walked back to his pew and his buddy, Sean, slid over and
whispered, "What happened?"
"Well, I got four Our Fathers, five Hail Marys, and six good
leads."