You just received a letter, along with a painting. From Nathaniel Benson, your childhood friend. Y/N—I write you in haste. Master Peale is closing up the house with his family and assistants inside. To protect us from the fever. We have water from the well and food stored. My thoughts race. These flowers are for you. Take good care, Y/N. I would not want you sick. We shall watch for balloons again, when this plague has passed. N.B.