Chapter 11: June 20th: My Dearest Makar Alexievitch

June 20th: My Dearest Makar Alexievitch June 20th. My dearest Makar Alexievitch—I am writing to you posthaste—I am hurrying my utmost to get my work finished in time. What do you suppose is the reason for this? It is because an opportunity has occurred for you to make a splendid purchase. Thedora tells me that a retired civil servant of her acquaintance has a uniform to sell—one cut to regulation pattern and in good repair, as well as likely to go very cheap. Now, do not tell me that y…