T. E. Lawrence Correspondence – Page 91

To G. Brough Hythe Southampton 5. 3. 32 Dr Brough , is the silliest thing I have ever ridden! partly because of the naïve tune, partly from the high gear, but m...tly because of the spring sprocke.s, I suppose. The gear is not too high. I can get down to 16 m.p.h! and she pulls fairly at 30 m.p.h! and at 50 she is a dream. Just popples along so mildly that I can count the revs. It was very cold but a beautiful ride. The back plug lasted till I got to Welwyn. The second plug is still running. I took two from your stores; so have made the cheque for 14/- extra, which I hope will cover them. I think this is going to be a very excellent bike. The crowds that gape at her, just now, will stop looking after she gets dirty: and that may be soon, if only the R.A.F. give me spare time enough to use the poor thing! I am very grateful to you and everybody for the care taken to make her perfect. Yours ever T E Shaw.