The New Army in Training

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Rudyard Kipling

The New Army in Training

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“Yes,’ he said. “Very good’–then, half to himself: “Quite different, though.’ A pivot-man near us had shifted a little, instead of marking time, on the wheel. His face clouded, his lips moved. Obviously he was cursing his own clumsiness.

“That’s what I meant,’ said the veteran. “Innocent! Innocent! Mark you, they ain’t doin’ it to be done with it and get off. They’re doin’ it because–because they want to do it.’

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