Chapter 42: September 10th: My Beloved Makar Alexievitch

September 10th: My Beloved Makar Alexievitch September 10th. My beloved Makar Alexievitch—I am unspeakably rejoiced at your good fortune, and fully appreciate the kindness of your superior. Now, take a rest from your cares. Only do not again spend money to no advantage. Live as quietly and as frugally as possible, and from today begin always to set aside something, lest misfortune again overtake you. Do not, for God’s sake, worry yourself—Thedora and I will get on somehow. Why have you …