Chapter 25: July 28th: Dearest Little Barbara

July 28th: Dearest Little Barbara July 28th. Dearest little Barbara—It is you who have committed a fault—and one which must weigh heavily upon your conscience. Indeed, your last letter has amazed and confounded me—so much so that, on once more looking into the recesses of my heart, I perceive that I was perfectly right in what I did. Of course I am not now referring to my debauch (no, indeed!), but to the fact that I love you, and to the fact that it is unwise of me to love you—very u…