Who was Laxmichand, and how does Chapter 28 use his introduction to illustrate one of Sai Baba's key teachings?

Laxmichand is introduced in Chapter 28 as a trustworthy and obedient clerk (munshi) who worked for the Ralli Brothers, Greek merchants based in Mumbai. The chapter mentions his prior employment in the railways and at the Venkatesh Printing Press. His story is presented as a perfect example of one of Sai Baba's famous sayings: "My person may be in distant lands, may be thousands of miles away, I will bring him like a sparrow's chick, binding a string to his feet." Laxmichand is described as one of these "pious chicks" whom Baba drew to Shirdi, demonstrating Baba's divine power to bring his chosen devotees to him regardless of physical distance.