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I brought light comic relief to the other soldiers who were finding it hard. During moments of spare time I would do impressions of the NCOs who were in charge of us - just on a whim, to bring joy to my fellow cadets. One day I was caught doing this by the NCO I was impersonating. He was not happy at all and decided to make an example of me.
'You think you're funny, Darby?'
'Yes, corporal.'
'Well, we'll see how funny you are when I get you to do your impressions directly in front of those who you mock!'
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'Nothing to say to that, Darby?'
'No, corporal. I'm just slightly excited about this opportunity.
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