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was enabled to go to the entombment — I heard afterwards that Baba had said I would be with him at the end. Several Westerners managed to get there also: Don Stevens, Harry Kenmore, Allan Cohen, Rick Chapman, Aneece Hassen; and just on that last day the Luck brothers. Of course, Adi Jr., too, who flew out with me and had made it possible for me to go. After the first shock the young people stood up to it very well and it did not disturb their love or faith in Baba.
Eventually when the time came for the Darshan (for the Mandali decided this was what Baba meant to happen) the following made up their minds to go, against all hazards: Barbara and Dallas Amos (just married), Georgina and Craig San Roque, Martin and Christine Cook, Dudley Edwards and Sue Lane. Katie McInnerney and Ronnie Lane followed later. All felt that they had gained immeasurably by being in India and hearing about Baba from the intimate Mandali.
So the work for Baba went on — many changes took place, and several of the young people came on the Committee.
Peter proposed that we should move to Karen's flat at 3a, Eccleston Square, so that we should have a more permanent home. We made the move to this charming two-room flat with bathroom, kitchen and small terraced garden, just before Christmas 1969. For months, a group of young helpers had been cleaning and painting the whole place. Molly Eve had worked hard helping with the packing up at Wardour Street and also did her share of painting. Then the usual happened. I got flu and the removers let us down at the last moment. Michael Ward came to the rescue, organized another removal and with a band of helpers (including Molly and Naomi) did the whole move. Karen had made all the curtains and new cushions, so it only remained to get things sorted out for the Dedication in January 1970.
The most exciting and creative activity launched in 1970 was the Disc Magazine, through the efforts of the young lovers, as a tribute to Baba, brought out on His Birthday, February 25th. The combined talents of Dudley, Martin, Craig, Michael da Costa, John Horder, Michael McInnerney and others, with Peter, and Ronnie in charge. Ronnie's Evolution, and Baba's favorite song, Begin the Beguine, sung by Peter, made this a fascinating enterprise, which has turned out to be a great and instant success, with a sequel brought out in 1972.
A newcomer to our English scene who must be mentioned is Hilda Halpern. Coming to England from America via Vienna, she has become a friend and counselor to many of us. She did wonderful work for Baba in establishing a still expanding group in Vienna and Munich.
Two of Baba's close Mandali visited the West in February 1970, Adi and Meherjee. They spent two days in London and so many young people who were not able to go to India had the chance to meet them and hear their experiences with Baba.
Later in the year Rano Gayley, on a world tour, was here for several weeks. She came and spoke at the Centre and visited many Baba lovers. Finally, we had a visit from Rick Chapman, who made Baba known to many new people, through many talks. He also handles the Disc Magazine in America.
The age gap does not seem to disturb these new young lovers; they have taken us to their hearts as we have them to ours. Their love and their clear intuitive understanding of Baba in all phases is very remarkable. They seem to belong to His New Life period when He ushered in a new type of thinking and living. They are the 'new humanity,' the future is theirs and their children's children. Baba will help them through their problems and trials, which are bound to come, — to hold on to his Daaman, for He has set His seal of love on them. This applies as much to America, as to here, for during my visit there (Summer 1970), I found the same thing happening; the love, generosity and kindness showered on me I can never forget. To bring the final picture into focus — here is what some of them say and feel about Baba:
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