Baily became angry with the whole group and was so mad that, in a fit of temper, he left on a train to Poona. The following morning, much to Baily's surprise, Jamshed appeared at Baily's house. Jamshed explained that after Baily left, Merwan had decided to return to Poona also and had sent him to bring Baily to him. Although Baily's hot temper had been responsible for the abrupt end to the trip, Merwan had such a loving nature that he had sent for Baily in order to forgive him so there would be no bitter feelings. Baily was touched by Merwan's loving consideration.
Behramji, one of the friends who had accompanied the group to Udwada and beyond, had suffered from severely defective eyesight. Seven years earlier, his maternal uncle, Aspandiar Rustom Irani, had brought him for medical treatment to Poona, where he had been cured.
Behramji was introduced to Merwan by Khodu in 1914. He felt drawn to Merwan and became a regular visitor at Merwan's house. Behramji was 22 years old then but was still illiterate. However, he had a sharp mind and was successful in the liquor business. To the delight of Merwan's parents (who thought he was returning to his normal self), in December of 1914 Merwan started teaching Behramji to read and write in Persian.
Seeing her son engaging in social activities and appearing normal, Memo would urge him, "Merog, get a good job ... I know you have been upset about something all these months, but if you engage in a steady job or profession you will become your old self again."
Merwan would not agree, so Memo rented a room for him and suggested he offer tutoring services to other Irani lads like Behramji who might also be interested in learning Persian. But this too
Merwan refused to do. Memo then threatened to stop Behramji from visiting the house. Indifferently, Merwan consented, "All right. Do it if you like."
At his lack of concern, Memo could only throw up her hands in exasperation, wondering what had happened to the son she always referred to unabashedly as her "most beautiful child!"
Merwan instructed Behramji to come to his room every day to be tutored in Persian and nothing made Behramji happier than these daily visits. Behramji would not even let his business affairs interfere. Due entirely to Merwan's efforts, within four months, Behramji went from being completely illiterate to reading the poetry of Hafiz.