What was Sai Baba's initial, seemingly strange reaction to the sannyasi Vijayananda's presence in Shirdi?

Chapter 31 describes a perplexing initial interaction between Sai Baba and the sannyasi Vijayananda. After Vijayananda took darshan and prostrated at Baba's feet, feeling very pleased, Baba's own disposition was suddenly disturbed. He addressed the assembly and said, 'send away this sannyasi; there is no companionship for work.' As the chapter notes, this was a confusing and distressing moment for the sannyasi, who was new to Shirdi and did not understand Baba's unique and often cryptic nature. Though his heart was distressed by Baba's words, he chose to remain seated and observe the proceedings.