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The priest asks, "Is that you, little Tommy Shaughnessy?"
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"Yes, Father, it is."
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."And who was the woman you were with?"
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"Sure and I can't be tellin' you, Father. I don't want to ruin her reputation."
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"Well, Tommy, I'm sure to find out sooner or later, so you may as well tell me now. Was it Brenda O'Malley?"
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"I cannot say."
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"Was it Patricia Kelly?"
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"I'll never tell."
"Was it Liz Shannon?"
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"I'm sorry, but I'll not name her."
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"Was it Cathy Morgan?"
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"My lips are sealed."
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"Was it Fiona McDonald, then?"
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"Please, Father, I cannot tell you."
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The priest sighs in frustration.
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"You're a steadfast lad, Tommy Shaughnessy, and I admire that. But you've sinned, and you must atone. Be off with you now."
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Tommy walks back to his pew. .
His friend Sean slides over and whispers, "What'd you get?" .
"Five good leads," says Tommy.
(Courtesy of forwarded mail from Leo Nathan)