I didn't think a man who looks like Rudolph Valentino could possibly fall in love with someone as unnoticeable as me.
Plus, men usually didn't want a women with as many problems as me, but still, I wanted to get to know him
He's a handsome boy and seems very nice.
I had no other choice but to let Richieu go with Persis. I was terrified of what would happen to him if he was with us or with Persis, but I couldn't take the risk. I would never forgive myself if something happened. I don't know what I would have done to myself if he died while he was still with us. I still regret not letting him go sooner when Vladek suggested it the first time.
Everything will be alright Richieu! Go with Persis and you will see us soon!
I'm scared mommy!
When Vladek left me in the barn in Sosnowiec I couldn't bear it. He would leave for hours looking for food while I was stuck waiting to hear he was shot or for him to come back. Obviously, he came back with food and other essentials, but I would have to wait terrified that I would be caught or Vladek would be shot.
The silence and loneliness was as if I was in solitary.