Chapter 20: My Dearest Makar Alexievitch

My Dearest Makar Alexievitch My dearest Makar Alexievitch—Today Thedora came to me with fifteen roubles in silver. How glad was the poor woman when I gave her three of them! I am writing to you in great haste, for I am busy cutting out a waistcoat to send to you—buff, with a pattern of flowers. Also I am sending you a book of stories; some of which I have read myself, particularly one called “The Cloak.” … You invite me to go to the theatre with you. But will it not cost too much? Of cour…