Chapter 52: September 28th: My Beloved Barbara Alexievna

September 28th: My Beloved Barbara Alexievna September 28th. My beloved Barbara Alexievna—All is well as regards the jeweller. Unfortunately, I have also to say that I myself have fallen ill, and cannot rise from bed. Just when so many things need to be done, I have gone and caught a chill, the devil take it! Also I have to tell you that, to complete my misfortunes, his Excellency has been pleased to become stricter. Today he railed at and scolded Emelia Ivanovitch until the poor fellow …