Pushkin text problem: Kapitanskaya dochka

[Robert Chandler]

Dear Sasha (and all)

I am almost convinced - but you don't quite answer my original doubt about
this reading: ' I can imagine that someone might carry a letter tucked UNDER
his cap, but then how would an onlooker be able to see this?'

Best Wishes,

Robert

> Dear Robert,
> 
> The only correct version is used pod shapkoiu-- it's very common for peasants,
> soldiers, etc. to carry smth. tucked inside their caps. I've seen this gesture
> in numerous Russian films...I would imagine that the text implies a folded
> note
> or letter..
> 
> All best,
> Sasha
> 
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