A Flower from the Master
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Chicago (today: Chicago, Illinois, USA)
Maria Ioas longed to be the recipient of a flower from ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. She had been tempted to ask pilgrims going to ‘Akká to bring one to her, if at all possible. Yet, somehow, she felt she would receive one if the Master so desired. When He came to Chicago, she took one of her children and headed towards the Plaza Hotel on His first day there. He was away, so they waited the entire afternoon. As He stepped out of the elevator, He saw them and greeted them kindly. He then headed for His room and bade them follow. She hesitated and He again urged, 'Come, come.' Then they felt free to accompany Him into His reception room. Shortly after, He emerged from His private room carrying roses and graciously handed one to her.
Source: Honnold, Annamarie, Vignettes from the Life of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, p. 55
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