SO LET US LOVE1952Kitty Davy Bessie Graham, Elizabeth's long-time cook from Youpon Dunes, was asked to care for the needs of the four Eastern women mandali. After the first few days, Baba chose to dispense with the chef in the main kitchen and said He wished Bessie to cook, with help for washing up, for everyone about twenty-five in all. Of course this number varied from day to day as Baba asked this one and that one to remain on. I for one looked askance at the suggestion, but Elizabeth with complete serenity remarked, "Whatever Baba plans will always work out for the best." Elizabeth was told to tell Bessie who, with her habitual smile and good nature, agreed to try. Meals were delicious, served on time, and all went well. At this time we were vegetarians, eating an egg occasionally. Rice and dal had been our staple foods in India, along with fresh green vegetables. Baba now allowed fish every other day. As Baba once said on this subject:
During this visit, many met Baba for the first time. Among these were Filis Frederick and Adele Wolkin. Both were asked by Baba to stay at the Center from the second week up until the time Baba left for California. I will quote from their first interview with Baba in the Lagoon Cabin. Baba spelled out on His board:
LOVE ALONE PREVAILS, pp. 389-390
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