The Primus (pump-type of kerosene) stove was lit and placed on the floor as four of the mandali each held one of its legs to steady it. A pot of water was placed on top, and those engaged in this task were so engrossed in preventing the scalding water from overturning and spilling on them that they were oblivious to the shrieks of laughter and jokes by the rest of the men. Tea was prepared despite these awkward circumstances, and Baba smiled as he distributed it along with sweets, bananas and bread.
On Wednesday, 14 November, they reached Hyderabad. The weather was exceptionally hot here, and dust storms were swirling through the streets. Baba led Behramji, Gustadji and Slamson through the town in search of somewhere to stay; but failing to find a suitable accommodation, he decided to continue to Karachi.
The mandali waiting at the station were disappointed at Baba's decision to leave Hyderabad, for they were looking forward to exploring a new place. That same evening, they arrived in Karachi. As ordered by telegram, Baily was present at the station to receive them. None of the men present knew of Baba's previously intimated instructions to Baily to look for a house; Baba, it seemed, had intended to stay in Karachi all along. Baba, with Adi and Gustadji, went to examine the places that Baily had selected for them.
After two hours they returned, and the men accompanied Baba to their new residence. To the mandali's horror, however, the bungalow was in a deplorably unclean condition, full of dust and cobwebs. A thorough cleaning began the next morning. The mandali washed the inside and outside of the house; the windows, doors, walls and floor were all scrubbed until the bungalow was finally made habitable. The house was situated in a quiet neighborhood at No. 2445 Soldier Bazaar. Although it was dirty from being vacant for a long time, the building itself was in good condition. It had a large hall and two big rooms; in the front was a verandah and on both sides were bathrooms. The outside compound was surrounded by a large stone wall, which provided Baba the privacy he desired.
Baily, Ghani, Nervous, Padri and Ramjoo shared one room; Baidul, Behramji, Masaji, Slamson and Pendu (who had joined them from Quetta) the other; and Baba, Adi and Gustadji slept in the large hall. One of the bathrooms was converted into a small room for the Master's private use.