A senior moment.

 

"Hi Mrs. Walker. We've had a busy morning so far."

"Yes, I've noticed that. That was a great sermon by Father Thomas about rosary beads. I've decided to get some, my old ones are somewhere at home but I'm not sure where I left them."

"That's not good, they should always be kept close by. Did you want to try the new 'Straight To Mary' model? It has two extra decades."

"No, just the standard model will do, but I might grab a scapular too."

"Sure, would you like the monastic or the devotional scapular?"

"Devotional please. Hey, what was that big word you used to describe Father Thomas the other day? It began with 'P'."

"Big word? Oh, yes, that. It just means that he's very keen to spend time with young boys. Not a big deal. The bishops like to keep people like him moving around different parishes, so I guess the hierarchy of the church approves of them - I guess they want to give everyone a go. One set of standard rosary beads and a devotional scapular. That will be fourteen shillings. Yes, I know they're not cheap, but they'll almost guarantee you a place in Heaven."

"Thank you, Tent."

"Hello, young sir, how can I help you?"

"I'd like a copy of Man."

"Ah, well, that was one of our committee member's ideas. We only got a few in and they're quite expensive at four shillings."

"I'll take one, thanks."

"And do you want change for the condom machine?"

"No, thank you, sir. I'm a good Catholic boy."

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Yes, Tent Horn Senior certainly put a lot of time and effort into his church. Especially on a Sunday.

This was, indeed, one of his senior moments!