i have sinned ....

Bless me, Father, for I have sinned.
I have been with a loose woman for the last three weekends."

Father Johnson asks: "Is that you, little Thomas?"
"Yes, Father, 'tis I."

"And who was the woman you were with?"
"Sure and I can't be tellin' you, Father.
I don't want to ruin her reputation."

Well, Toma, I'm sure to find out sooner or later, so you may as well tell me now.
Was it Molly?"

"I cannot say Father, please."
"Was it Patricia Mary?"

"I'll never tell."
"Was it Sherley?"

"I'm sorry, but I will not! name her."
"Was it Matilda?"

"My lips are sealed, Father."
"Was it Sosamma then?"

"Please, Father, I cannot tell you."
The priest sighs in frustration.

"You're a steadfast lad Toma, and I admire that,
but you've sinned and now you must atone.
You cannot attend church for three months.
Be off with you now."

Toma walks back to his pew.
His friend Geevargese slides over and whispers, "What'dou get?"
"Three month's vacation and five good leads."