Um, hi. I finally squeak out a few words. The other day at school, we had this substitute teacher. Very tough. Sort of like Mrs. Darth Vader. Had the heavy breathing, the deep voice. During roll call, she said, 'Are you chewing gum, young man?' And I said, 'No, I'm Jamie Grimm.' I wait {for what seems like hours} and, yes, the audience kind of chuckles. It's not a huge laugh, but it's a start. Okay.
In this excerpt, the narrator, Jamie Grimm, recounts his experience at school with a substitute teacher who resembles Darth Vader, with heavy breathing and a deep voice. During roll call, the teacher questions him about chewing gum, and he responds by introducing himself, which causes a small chuckle from the audience. This moment marks a small victory for Jamie's confidence and sense of humor.
He describes waiting anxiously for a reaction, noting that the audience's slight amusement is a positive step for him. This small interaction highlights his attempt to connect and share his personality despite challenges, reflecting his resilience and desire to succeed in social situations at school.
