>REPENT
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>Bless me Father, for I have sinned. I have been with a loose woman."
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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."
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>"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. "You're a steadfast lad, Tommy
>Shaughnessy,
>and I admire that. But you've sinned, and you must atone. 5 Hail
>Marys
>and be off with you now.
>
>Tommy walks back to his pew. His friend Sean slides over and whispers,
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>"What'd you get?"
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>"Five good leads," says Tommy.
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