The Confession

THE CONFESSION

Just last week an Italian went to a Priest for his Confession;

The Priest expected many sins and a very lengthy session.

But the man said without preamble 'Well, it's like this, see.....

When the Second World War was on I sheltered a refugee.'

'What a very noble action!' the Priest exclaimed with joy;

'You must have had a noble heart, even when a boy!'

'Yes' said the man 'I started off with every good intent

But then I gave-in to avarice and started charging rent!'

The Priest responded 'That's not good but I've heard worse sins before

And many men are tempted in the dreadful trials of war.

Go in peace and still rejoice! There was someone you befriended!'

'Right!' said the man 'But when do you think I should tell him the war has ended?'

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Another unexpected response here:

http://rinklyrimes.blogspot.com/2008/12/221-taking-breather.html