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Friday Sept 16th

Went down the bazaar in the morning. Called on Abdel Rahman Koseibi, who sprained his ankle so is laid up. He showed me
his pearls, some lovely ones, several worth about £3000 each, not very large but perfect shape and lustre. They differ so
enormously, the best are the rose pearls, actually very white & full of lustre, golden yellow ones are worth less. Afterwards
called on Mohamed Sherif & drank tea in his office up above the bazaar. A fine view of the town from it & out beyond to the
date gardens. Took a walk round. It all looks very clean & tidy, far better than it used to. Tennis at the Agency in the
afternoon. Only time for about two setts now as it grows dark so early. Parke had a good time out at the pearl banks, though it
was rough. He was out all night being cooler than the daytime.

Saturday 17th [September]