The demands on ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s time were constant

The demands on ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s time were constant. The English Bahá’ís tried to organize the flow of those seeking interviews and instituted a system of official appointments. One day, a woman appeared at the door and asked if she could see ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. When asked if she had an appointment, she admitted that she had not and was promptly told, "I am sorry but He is occupied now with most important people, and cannot be disturbed." Sadly, the woman slowly turned away, but before she could reach the bottom of the steps, a messenger from ‘Abdu’l-Bahá rushed out and breathlessly said, "He wishes to see you, come back!" From the house came the powerful voice of the Master: "A heart has been hurt, hasten, hasten, bring her to Me."

Source: Earl Redman, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in Their Midst, p.36

Collected from bahaistories.com (Subject: compassion).

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