I can remember how proud I was when I got my first bicycle and judging by the expression of this woman's face, she was pleased as well. It is a very swish machine for its day. Can you remember your first bicycle and the joy of riding around the neighbourhood? Oh what joy!
I think she's happy because she doesn't have that high top bar to worry about banging into when dismounting... ?
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, certainly, that first moment where a parent's guiding hand lets go of the seat, and one wobbles and weaves up the street under one's own power... unforgettable...