On October 20th, 1957, the beloved Guardian arrived in
London, accompanied by Ruhiyyih Khanum, for the purpose of ordering some
furniture and objects for the interior of the International Archives Building
and the Gardens above it. He chose London because it is an international centre
where objects from every country can be found at much cheaper prices than
probably in any other one city of the world. He planned to remain a few days
and then proceed to Haifa. As was the invariable custom of the beloved Guardian
during his absence from Haifa, no contact was made with any Bahá'í. Ruhiyyih
Khanum attended to his mail and carried out his orders as she always did.
- Ruhiyyih Khanum ('The Passing of Shoghi Effendi')
