—a significant sum at the time—to restart his business. Lalajee promises to return it within a year. The Return
While others avoided the man out of fear of infection, Corbett’s instincts as a "Good Samaritan" led him to intervene. He found the man, , dying on the banks of the Ganges. Despite the extreme danger of the disease, Corbett moved Lalajee to a detached house, nursed him back to health with medical treatment, and, perhaps more importantly, instilled in him the "will to live". 2. Lalajee’s Backstory: From Riches to Rags
The narrative of "Lalajee" revolves around a chance encounter and a subsequent act of kindness that saves a life.
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