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Soften gelatin in 1/4 c cold water.
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Mix in sauce pan, sugar salt and milk.
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Cook over low heat stirring constantly until scalded.
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Remove from heat.
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Slowly stir half the mixture into 3 egg yolks.
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Blend into hot mixture in saucepan until it boils.
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Immediately remove from heat.
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Stir in softened gelatin.
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Cool.
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When mixture is partially set, beat with rotary beater until smooth.
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Blend in rum flavoring and fold in whipping cream.
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Fold in egg whites, cream of tartar and sugar.
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Spoon into cooled pie shell.
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Sprinkle 1/4 t nutmeg over top. Chill until set, about 2 hours.