Marie Sklodovska Currie
...tering the room. He smiled at her giving her confidence to introduce herself and start friendly conversation. The conversation, was at first general then soon changed to a scientific discussion between Pierre and Maire. The attraction was felt by Pierre the first moment the shy little polish girl spoke. Marie asked questions about the school and listened to Pierre’s suggestions. He looked at Marie’s hair and her hands that were already stained by the acids of the laboratory and roughened by housework. “Are you going to remain in France?” he asked Certainly not. This summer I shall go back to Warsaw to take a job at a teacher in Poland.” She replied As a physicist obsessed by physics, this amazingly gifted girl warmed his heart at first sight. And wanted to see her again. They worked side-by-side everyday in the Sorbonne learning of the sciences and also each other. One day after the experiments were over and it was time to go home Pierre asked if he could visit her at her home. Marie agreed and gave him her address. Friendly but reserved she invited him into her little room. Marie never seemed more beautiful to him. A few months passed and their friendship grew along with their intimacy. Marie’s confidence grew greater as she learned so much every day. The time had come for Marie to return to Poland. They had met at a little restaurant to say their final goodbyes. “But you will come back in October? Promise me that you will come back! If you stay in Poland you will not be able to continue your studies.” Pierre begged. They were both silent for a while. Then, Marie raised he head and looked him in the eyes and answered: I believe you are right. I should like to come back, very much so.” ...