Another thought...
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L.M.M. also might have been making a reference to mythical Avalon of Arthurian legend. Probably not, but here's a link:
http://www.uidaho.edu/student_orgs/arthurian_legend/england/sites/avalon.htm
http://www.uidaho.edu/student_orgs/arthurian_legend/england/sites/avalon.htm