"Excuse me, Your Excellency, but I'd like to discuss something with you."

[MineralMan]

"Yes, my son, what is on your mind?"

"Well, I have noticed that Father Bartholomew often spends a longer time alone with one of the altar boys in the vestry than with the others. I have concerns about what might be going on."

"I see. Well, perhaps he is providing special counseling to that boy."

"Yes, but, I have seen the boy come out of the vestry crying pitifully."

"I see. Well, perhaps Father Bartholomew chided him for some untoward behavior."

"Yes, but, I listened at the door just yesterday, and heard unusual sounds from within the vestry."

"Well, it appears to me that you are at fault for spying on a fellow priest. I counsel you not to do that."

"Yes, but, Bishop, I fear Father Bartholomew might be sexually abusing the child, so I am reporting that to you."

"Very well. I will ask Father Bartholomew if that is the case. You are not to pry into the situation any further. Do you understand?"

"Yes, Your Excellency. I understand."