T. E. Lawrence Correspondence – Page 163

To A.E. Chamberff clerk's for mpnals. Ozone Hotel Bridlington Yorke. 23.XI.34 Dear Jock I've just heard that Mrs. Knowles fell, somehow, in her home on Tuesday, hurt her skull, and died that night of cerebral haemorrhage. Pat found her unconscious on the floor of her cottage and brought a doctor, but could do nothing. I suppose that means an inquest, but apparently it was a pure accident. Jack and Brian, the other two sons, have gone there. I leave it to you to decide whether you make any change in your plans. It should not affect you, indeed I fancy your going might be good, as a distraction to Pat. The mother was very difficult (age about 80, and means a change in women) and didn't get on with the sons: so th will be feeling it. I've lost a very good neighbour, for she and I got on very well. If you determine to carry on, then please send Pat a note what you are coming. As I said, it may spoil your holiday: but I leave it to you. I hope not. Yours T.F.S.