I was one of the early victims.

Every member of the family I boarded with died within a week, and I was left in the house alone.

This man, this peculiar fellow, Nat Parker, found me, took charge of me and did not leave me until I was out of danger.

Of course, there was no way to reward him--you can merely stammer your gratitude to the man who has saved your life.

He told me that the time might come when I could do him a good turn.