Chapter 24: July 28th: My Priceless Barbara Alexievna

July 28th: My Priceless Barbara Alexievna July 28th. My priceless Barbara Alexievna—What am I to say to you, now that all is over, and we are gradually returning to our old position? You say that you are anxious as to what will be thought of me. Let me tell you that the dearest thing in life to me is my self-respect; wherefore, in informing you of my misfortunes and misconduct, I would add that none of my superiors know of my doings, nor ever will know of them, and that therefore, I stil…