What was the seemingly false pretense that brought Madhavrao Deshpande to Ahmednagar just when Dixit needed him?

The arrival of Madhavrao Deshpande in Ahmednagar was orchestrated by what the text calls a divine plan. Chapter 51 explains that while Dixit was anxiously seeking a companion for his Shirdi journey, Madhavrao's father-in-law sent a telegram from Nagar. The message claimed that Madhavrao's mother-in-law was very ill and that he should come at once with his family. After getting Baba's permission, Madhavrao rushed to Nagar. However, upon visiting his father-in-law's house, he found that his mother-in-law's health was actually fine. This event, which brought him to the right place at the right time to help Dixit, is portrayed as the Almighty showing compassion for a devotee's strong desire.