Chapter 29: August 3rd: My Angel, Barbara Alexievna

August 3rd: My Angel, Barbara Alexievna August 3rd. My angel, Barbara Alexievna—I hasten to inform you, Oh light of my life, that my hopes are rising again. But, little daughter of mine—do you really mean it when you say that I am to indulge in no more borrowings? Why, I could not do without them. Things would go badly with us both if I did so. You are ailing. Consequently, I tell you roundly that I must borrow, and that I must continue to do so. Also, I may tell you that my seat in …