Chapter 36: Interested In Remaining Disinterested
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The next day, Sunday, 28 May 1961, Fred Winterfeldt of New York arrived at 12:30 P.M. That afternoon Fred saw Baba alone. His wife, Ella, thought it best to remain home, though she was longing to see Baba again.
Commenting on her devotion, Baba remarked to Fred, "You are here with me, but I am there with Ella." He also stated, "Your being with me is immaterial. It is my being with you that matters. So keep me with you always."
Baba asked Fred, "How did Ann manage to get here?"
Fred told him, and when he got to the part of how Liz and Ginny had given Ann the money to come, Baba again had tears in his eyes.
He stated, "I am touched by such love for Baba and for a friend."
When Ann saw Baba later that same day, Baba stated, "Fred has told me how you were able to come. All helped you."
"Yes, Baba, it is true," Ann replied.
"All helped you because I helped you," stated Baba. "I wanted you to come."
Baba told her he had sent Liz and Ginny a telegram. He asked Eruch to bring a copy for her to read. It had been sent in Ann's name and read: "Baba says because you have helped me come to Baba, you have made Baba come closer to you. Baba sends his love to you both. Love, Ann."
"Do you think they will like it?" Baba asked.
Ann grinned, "Of course!"
Baba informed Fred that he wanted them to return to New York together; therefore, he, too, could stay in Poona until then and come to Guruprasad each day.
But the biggest surprise of all came the next day at 4:30 P.M. when Arnavaz saw blind Dr. Harry Kenmore standing in the long queue waiting for darshan. He had not sent any intimation that he was coming.
When Baba spotted him, he asked, "Harry, what are you doing here?"
"I have come to see my Beloved Pop!" he called back.
Eruch brought him to Baba, who embraced him, remarking with affection, "Your Beloved Pop is very happy to see his dear son," and he had Harry sit near him.
Baba then inquired of Kenmore, "Harry, you could have at least phoned from the hotel about your arrival. Perhaps you wished to give me a pleasant surprise? How long do you intend to stay in Poona?"