The Confession

[Mnfatman]

Tommy Shaughnessy entered the confessional box and said:
"Bless me, Father, for I have sinned. I have been with a loose woman."

At which point the priest asked, "Is that you, little Tommy Shaughnessy?"

"Yes it is Father."

"And who was the woman you were with?"

"I can't be tellin' you, Father, I don't want to ruin her reputation."

"Well, Tommy, I'm sure to find out sooner or later, so you may as well tell me now."

"Was it Brenda O'Malley?"

"I cannot say."

"Was it Patricia Kelly?"

"I'll never tell."

"Was it Liz Shannon?"

"I'm sorry, but I'll not tell her name."

"Was it Cathy Morgan?"

"My lips are sealed."

"Was it Fiona McDonald then?"

"Please Father, I cannot tell."

The priest sighed in frustration. "You're a steadfast young man, Tommy Shaughnessy, and I admire that. But you sinned, and you must atone. Be off with you now."

Tommy walked back to his pew. His friend Sean slides over and whispers, "What'd you get?"

"Five good leads," says Tommy.