Chapter 47: September 23rd: My Dearest Makar Alexievitch

September 23rd: My Dearest Makar Alexievitch September 23rd. My dearest Makar Alexievitch—I have not written to you these three days past for the reason that I have been so worried and alarmed. Three days ago Bwikov came again to see me. At the time I was alone, for Thedora had gone out somewhere. As soon as I opened the door the sight of him so terrified me that I stood rooted to the spot, and could feel myself turning pale. Entering with his usual loud laugh, he took a chair, and sa…