Why would Sai Baba appear as a Fakir to test Appasaheb? What does this show about Baba's methods?

According to Chapter 33, Sai Baba's appearance as a Fakir to test Appasaheb was a manifestation of his love and a method of teaching. Appasaheb had made a verbal promise to give ten Rupees but then hesitated when an unfamiliar Fakir appeared to collect, even though he had money available. The text rhetorically asks, "So, had there been no love for Appa, why would Baba come in Fakir form?" This implies that the entire event was a pretext for receiving Dakshina, orchestrated by Baba out of affection for his devotee. It reveals that Baba's methods could be unconventional, using tests and seemingly ordinary situations to strengthen a devotee's faith, teach the importance of keeping one's word, and ultimately grant worldly or spiritual fruits to those with undivided faith.