ocial Tea for All

ome time ago Baron Von Lodge was the head of a small country near Switzerland known as Lilliland.

The Baron was talking with Lady Angela of Alpine Castle, and Professor Hamblin, his chief advisor, about the people of Lilliland getting a bit lazy in their appearance. The Baron was concerned because he always wanted Lilliland to appear attractive for all the visiting vacationers.

The economic health and well being of the small country was directly related to having vacationers come to Lilliland and enjoy the skiing, sailing, hiking, golfing, tennis, and all the other vacation activities. But if the weather was bad and the vacationers did not come, the economy would falter. Local taxes would have to be raised and that was something no one wanted.

Therefore, by keeping all aspects of Lilliland attractive and friendly, the tourists would continue to come and enjoy themselves.

Lady Angela suggested that she sponsor a social tea one Sunday for everyone to attend. It would be in the center of Lilliland at the central mall. It could accommodate thousands of people, and everyone would be invited and encouraged to look their best.

Vacationers would also be invited to the social tea and they could see how attractive everyone in Lilliland was. The people of Lilliland would have a first hand opportunity to meet with their guests.

The event was well attended and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. Lady Angela and the Baron personally greeted many of the vacationers who were pleasantly surprised to be speaking with royalty. They even agreed to have their pictures taken with some of the visitors. Usually people think of a royal family as being lofty and unavailable and there they were in person, having a cup of tea with everyone.

Everyone was all dressed up and looked their best. “You know,” the Baron commented to Lady Angela, as he looked around, “our people are quite a handsome and beautiful group.”

Later, Lady Angela turned to the Baron and said that the event had gone so well that they should consider doing it again the following year. The Baron thought briefly and said, “Yes, that is a fine idea.” He added that the bakers in the Alpine Castle kitchen should be complimented for such wonderful tasting biscuits.