A Rest Accepted with Thanks
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‘Abdu’l-Bahá was very tired and Agnes Parsons suggested He take a rest and not worry about the constant stream of visitors. Saying "God bless you for that suggestion, I am very tired", He rested splendidly until nearly 4 o'clock.
Source: Earl Redman, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in Their Midst, pp. 123–124.
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