One who sought the presence of 'Abdu'l- Baha realized the father- like sympathy which is his. Speaking of his and others' love for 'Abdu'l- Baha the reply was: "I know that you love me, I can see that it is so. I will pray for you that you may be firm and serve in the Cause, becoming a true servant to Baha'u'llah. Though I go away I will always be present with you all." These words were spoken with the greatest loving sympathy and understanding of difficulties; during the moments of this little talk 'Abdu'l- Baha held and stroked the speaker's hands, and at the end took his head and with a gentle touch drew it to him kissing the forehead of the young man, who felt that he had found a father and a friend. +P113 (95:1)

Farewell-
ON the last morning of 'Abdu'l- Baha's stay in London many friends gathered both at Cadogan Gardens and at the station to bid him farewell. An impressive and interesting ceremony was performed at the house by a Zoroastrian (a physician), who sent an elaborate telegram to some Parsis in Bombay, saying: "The Torch of Truth has been lighted again in the East and the West by 'Abdu'l- Baha." Instructed by his brethren, this follower of one of the most ancient religions in the world had brought with him a sacred oil of a rare perfume, with which he annointed the head and breast of 'Abdu'l- Baha, afterwards touching the hands of all present. He then placed around 'Abdu'l- Baha's neck and shoulders an exquisite garland of rose- buds and lilies. (95:2)

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