Anna, a man described in Chapter 24 as being over fifty with no teeth, became very angry because he felt unjustly accused. When Mavshibai jokingly asked, "Have you no shame for your gray hair? You are trying to kiss me!", he felt his age and dignity were being mocked. He retorted that she was the one who brought her face close to his and was now ready to quarrel. To cool them both down, Baba planned a powerful trick. He lovingly said, "Oh Anna, why have you started this uproar? I don't understand what is improper in taking a kiss from the Mother." This witty intervention masterfully disarmed the anger and ended the dispute.
Why did Anna get so upset by Mavshibai's joke, and what were Baba's exact words to pacify the situation?
๐ Chapter 24