Vishnu's friend Nilu also visited during his break from medical school.
Criticism of Baba by the press was a regular occurrence those days. Behind it was Colonel Irani, who was quite clever and active in his propaganda campaign. He even went so far as to try to persuade Baily to agree with his viewpoint by bribing him.
Adi Sr. had been to Poona, where he met Baily, Babu Cyclewalla, and Sailor. Adi came to Meherabad on the 26th with Nusserwan, and reported to Baba.
The next day, concerning Baily's involvement with the Colonel, Baba warned, "Baily writes fervently and lovingly in his letters, [which were read out], but perhaps this is because he wants funds to support his bad habits of wine, women, and song. If Baily succumbs to graft to support his habits, he will be like Judas. But I won't allow it to happen. I love him and will see that he does not slip off the Path."
Baba sent Vishnu to Poona with instructions to bring Baily back, and also to see Kakubai (Vishnu's mother) and Sadashiv. Vishnu returned with Baily on the 28th at noon. Baily sought Baba's forgiveness with tears streaming down his cheeks. He promised Baba he would change his habits and said he would write a fitting reply to the Colonel's allegations. Hearing this, Baba explained at length about the current antagonism against him:
You should not hate him [Colonel Irani]; the man deserves to be pitied. We should not act in the same way as he does. We should harbor no bitterness for his criticism nor try to get the better of him. Instead we should patiently tolerate his obstructive tactics. How beautiful it was when Christ said, "If a person slaps you on one cheek, offer him the other." This is the real thing; otherwise, there is no difference between the Colonel and Baily.
If a man curses your father and you curse his mother, what is the difference between you? Such opponents are friends not enemies. They teach you the lesson of being calm, patient, and forbearing in every adverse circumstance — in the midst of all provocation. They thereby render you the greatest service. So forbear, forgive, and forget.
Your attitude should serve as an example of forbearance and patience to the world. Therefore, don't become like them. Tolerate everything, face every obstacle and learn to swallow anger. It is for this reason that Kabir has said, "If you want to gulp down anything, gulp down wrath."