"Just remember that obedience is supreme. In the beginning and end of love there is only obedience. You have come at a time when it will be difficult to arrange another meeting. These days I have stopped accepting gifts — and I will not accept any gift from you. Still, I want something from you — and that is the gift of your love. Do not let go of my daaman until the very end, and keep increasing your love from day to day.
"When you leave, take Baba with you. Baba is present everywhere, but you must ever keep him in your remembrance."
This ended the explanation and Baba asked, "Have you eaten anything today?"
Dedolchow said that he and Chari had come directly from Calcutta by train and had eaten very little. Baba called for tea and refreshments and both ate before him. Baba asked about their return reservations and Chari replied that they were confirmed.
Baba was in a splendid mood and started throwing pieces of candy to the mandali. Dedolchow caught one and immediately swallowed it, wrapper and all! Baba then commented that he was going to allow Dedolchow to meet Mehera. Eruch assisted Baba out of his chair. Baba motioned Eruch away and took Dedolchow with him into the garden. Baba walked very slowly and with difficulty, so Dedolchow put his right arm around Baba's waist for support. Baba shook his head, indicating it was not necessary. He clapped his hands and Mehera appeared from the women's quarters. After briefly folding her hands in greeting, Baba sent her away. Baba rested for a moment with his left hand on Dedolchow's right shoulder. Mani appeared and Baba instructed her to show Dedolchow around the garden. Baba stood at the other end as she took him on a quick tour. Then Baba clapped and he returned with Dedolchow to mandali hall.
With Baba's permission, Dedolchow began reciting the Master's Prayer, but he became so absorbed that he could hardly speak and Baba had him stop, commenting, "Harry Kenmore recites this prayer the best before me. I like his recitation best."
Kenmore then recited the Master's Prayer, and Francis recited the Repentance Prayer.