Who was Laxmichand, and how is his story introduced in Chapter 28 of the Sai Satcharitra?

Chapter 28 introduces Laxmichand as a prime example of a devotee drawn to Sai Baba from afar. He is described as a very trustworthy and obedient munshi, or clerk, who was working for the Ralli Brothers, a firm of Greek merchants in Mumbai. The text mentions his prior employment in the railways department and at the Venkatesh Printing Press. His story is introduced to illustrate Baba's famous saying about pulling his devotees to him like a sparrow with a string tied to its feet, with Laxmichand being identified as one such 'pious chick' belonging to Baba.