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aron Von Lodge was the head of a small country known as Lilliland near Switzerland. The time was the early 1900s.

The Baron’s father was very concerned that the young Baron should receive a fine education. That was why he had hired Professor Hamblin away from Cambridge University in England to come to live in Lilliland. The Professor would stay on long after the young Baron’s formal education was completed in order to continue to advise the Baron on matter of state policy.

Several times a year the Baron and Professor Hamblin would visit England. It was supposed to be solely for matter of international diplomacy regarding Lilliland, but there were always a few side trips included in the agenda.

Westminster Abbey and Cambridge University were two places that always had a time in the most exacting schedule.

The Abbey, built nearly 900 years ago, represented to the Baron and Professor Hamblin, order and stability in government. Approximately 25 British monarchs were crowned in Westminster Abbey.

The leaders of Lilliland looked to Westminster Abbey as an example of dignity and refinement in literature and all the arts.

The British Government looked to Lilliland as a friend and as a prime example of a peaceful country.

The nice thing about Lilliland’s policy of neutrality was that the Baron and its citizens were always welcome, no matter which country they were visiting for diplomatic purposes or personal reasons.

Someday, more countries will realize that neutrality is a much better choice over war. But, when one country has soldiers marching into another country with the purpose of invading, then the decision to fight for ones country is something that must be done. It is a defensive decision and truly understood in most countries in the world.

“Neutrality works best when there is mutual respect and understanding among nations. The visit to Westminster Abbey gives pause and hope for the future of mankind,” the Professor concluded.