Tatta matting was erected surrounding it for privacy and a red flag was hoisted above it. All were cautioned not to go near the area when the flag was being flown. This order was also written on the notice boards in the Prem Ashram and Sadhak Ashram.
On the 27th, Baba declared, "From the 1st of July, I will closet myself in this seat for my work for the Prem Ashram boys." He added, "I will make them the envy of all!"
The mandali anticipated a further outburst of weeping on the children's part. From Thursday, 28 June 1928, Baba began spending more time with the Prem Ashram boys, once again fixing certain times of the day when the boys should come to him. They were ordered to be near Baba every day from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. and again from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M.
Later that day, while discussing the ashram boys, Buasaheb complained to Baba that Raosaheb and Chanji were a hindrance in his work. Dastur backed Buasaheb, and Chanji and Raosaheb were called before Baba. Buasaheb claimed that, due to interference from these two men, the children were being spoiled.
Dastur entered, and a prolonged and heated discussion followed, in which Dastur angrily shouted his opinion.
Baba admonished him, "What you say is true, but your way of talking is not good."
Dastur lost his temper again and flew into a rage, threatening to leave for Bombay.
For some time Baba listened patiently and then replied, "If you want to go away you may. I don't need you — you need me! You are not in the least obliging me by staying here."
Hearing this, Dastur stood up and stalked off to his room.
Disgusted by his behavior, Baba remarked, "How long am I to swallow this? You men don't oblige me in any way by staying with me. Although I am your Master, I serve you; and you people are under the impression that you are serving me."
In the evening Baba sent food to Dastur, but he refused it.
When it was sent again, Dastur relented. He informed Baba that he would be leaving the next day.
Baba replied, "Beware of what will happen to you if you are proud."
Baba then forgave him, consoling him not to worry and have a good sleep.
The next day, the Master spent a long time explaining certain points to Dastur: