T. E. Lawrence Correspondence – Page 100

To G. Brough 13 Birmingham Street Southampton 18 May 1934 Dear G.B. The enclosure made me laugh; but Liddell-Hart got it wrong. Great wealth would furnish me with a Phantom II, having drafts on its running board. The chauffeur would follow up - and when it rained we would sling the bike, and both of us dodge inside! I wouldn't let the blighter ride it. Good news about the new wonder. I hope it pleases you. Beg them to go on riding it till they can sell everything perfect except the paint. As for collection - it cannot be this holiday. I will try to make it soon after. What have I to do, for insuring etc.? No 3121573 My present bike has a 3rd party insurance policy/issued by the Motor Union Insurance Co. of 1 70 Cornhill. Haven't a to get some sort of a cover before I use the next? I forget totally, it being so long since I changed. George VII is a superb article, and I shall part from him with a pang. A very smooth and flexible engine, fast enough to deal with all the bikes in Hampshire, apparently. I do hope I'm wise in changing. If there are no formalities I might get to Nottingham about May 25 .... Friday night or Saturday morning; but I have Air Ministry and War Office people all the week till Thursday, here, to see the boats. So it may have to be the week following. I'd like to see you and hear your views on the new one! I hope you have photographed him! Yours ever T E Shaw