Baba was led to the edge of a cliff to a viewpoint, known as Fallenfluh (Falling Rock). It overlooked the town of Schwyz near a great lake — a beautiful vista of the Alps, farmland and cow herds in a valley in the heart of Switzerland. The area was well protected by a wild, virgin forest and Baba could be assured of remaining absolutely undisturbed. Baba approved of the spot and they returned to Zurich at seven that evening.
While Baba was away inspecting the Fallenfluh area, Elizabeth had arrived. She had stayed behind in London and was glad to see Baba after the stress she had gone through to manage the affairs of the film on his behalf during the last many months. Baba too was pleased to see her and greatly appreciated her efforts. Together they discussed specific matters for a long time, dealing with the finances of the film.
The discussion went on late, until 10:30 that night and, at one point, Baba remarked, "I am completely fed up with the question and talk of money! I have decided that henceforth I will not accept gifts from outsiders. This creates grave misunderstandings and I intend to pay back every penny to everyone!"
Baba mentioned Herbert Davy and his misunderstanding in this regard, but commented that Herbert was a "dear boy and would come back [to Baba]."
Some months before, Norina had contacted the producer Gabriel Pascal in Paris to discuss Baba's film project, but disputes had arisen between them. When Pascal heard that Baba was to visit Paris, he was determined to speak in no uncertain terms with him. He blamed Baba for the constant misunderstandings, since Norina would cable Baba frequently about the financial backing and the details of the scenario and script.
Pascal had missed seeing Baba in Paris, so he came to Zurich along with Rosamond Wise, a painter friend of Anita's. Pascal and Karl Vollmoeller were scheduled to meet Baba on the evening of Sunday, 8 July 1934, but that morning, Baba "stirred things up" by telling Norina and Elizabeth that he wanted to meet with Pascal and Karl immediately. Vollmoeller was unable to leave the hotel soon, but Pascal agreed to come.
Baba was not pleased about Vollmoeller's attitude.
"Karl may be a genius," he commented, "but he should not think, nor be given to understand, that the picture cannot be made without him. He is being paid for his services and should understand that things must be done according to my terms and conditions. If they [Pascal and Vollmoeller] are not prepared to act according to my terms, it is better to drop the whole idea."