What was Sai Baba's initial reaction when the narrator was brought before him by Madhavrao, and what did he ask them about?

Chapter 19 recounts that as soon as Madhavrao sat the narrator down in front of Baba, the saint spoke in a melodious voice. He first humorously asked what 'Dakshina' (offering) Shama (Madhavrao) had brought, referring to the narrator. When Madhavrao replied with a bow and mentioned an offering of fifteen rupees, Baba brushed it aside. He became very insistent, asking them to leave aside other things and tell him in detail about the conversation they just had, wanting to know the subject of their talk.