After Baha'u'llah's death, an official in Haifa--having been bribed with items belonging to Baha'u'llah by usurpers of 'Abdu'l-Baha's authority --had Baha'u'llah's prayer beads in his hands. 'Abdu'l-Baha immediately recognized them.
Perhaps taunting 'Abdu'l-Baha, the official asked, "How much do you think these beads are worth?"
"It depends in whose hands they are." 'Abdu'l-Baha answered.
