I was arrested by a skinny redheaded young communist from those of whom it is said, «a slight breeze would blow her over». Up to this day I cannot understand what forced me to obey her. Probably I hoped they would release me? I could see no blame at my door!  After all Khokhrin's sadism was intolerable. Probably I hoped that my willingness to work at the collective farm would be met with [sympathy]? Probably so! I can only say with certainty I didn't imagine what laid ahead!