Describe the initial exchange between Shama and Sai Baba when the letter from Damu Shet arrived.

The exchange was quite revealing of Baba's prescience. When Shama (Madhavrao) placed the letter at Baba's feet, Baba immediately inquired about Damu Shet's plans, stating, "It seems he is trying to touch the sky!" As Chapter 25 notes, Shama confirmed that Baba's words perfectly captured the letter's contents. Shama then marveled at how Baba stirs up devotees' minds only to draw them closer. In his characteristic manner, Baba feigned ignorance, saying "I just speak whatever comes to my mind," and insisted that Shama read the letter aloud, which he then listened to attentively before giving his formal reply.