On the train from Sacramento to Denver, ‘a salesman came through the
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On the train from Sacramento to Denver, ‘a salesman came through the cars selling pennants of various schools.’ The Master joked, ‘Tell him to bring the banner of universal peace if he has it. We want a flag under which the whole world may find rest and peace.’ Other passengers heard ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and formed a group in the corridor in order to be able to talk with Him.
Source: Honnold, Annamarie, Vignettes from the Life of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, p. 177
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