Chapter 43: September 11th: My Darling Barbara Alexievna

September 11th: My Darling Barbara Alexievna September 11th. My darling Barbara Alexievna—I implore you not to leave me now that I am once more happy and contented. Disregard what Thedora says, and I will do anything in the world for you. I will behave myself better, even if only out of respect for his Excellency, and guard my every action. Once more we will exchange cheerful letters with one another, and make mutual confidence of our thoughts and joys and sorrows (if so be that we shall…