I take my line from a remark made by Aubrey Herbert, surveying his fellow members of the intelligence cadre brought together in Cairo in 1914: 'Then there's Lawrence, an odd gnome, half cad - with a touch of genius'. AW Lawrence [Lawrence's youngest brother and the keeper of the flame for more than half a century] thought that was just right.

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It's him saying goodbye.

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I see the position (of first selectman) as one of gentile persuasion, and to provide guidance.

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There is amazing agreement (on the issues).

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