The text mentions a fakir visiting Appasaheb. What was the purpose of this visit and how did Appa react?

The visit from the fakir served as a divine test to see if Appasaheb would fulfill his promise. Chapter 33 strongly implies that this was no ordinary beggar, but Baba himself who had come in the form of a fakir as a "pretext for Dakshina." The purpose was to give Appa the opportunity to make good on his word to give ten Rupees. However, upon the fakir's arrival, Appa became suspicious because the man was a stranger. Despite having six Rupees within reach, Appa hesitated and did not offer the money, thus failing the initial test of his resolve.