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The boat was expected at 9 am but didnt arrive till the middle of the day, & very rough. Went out in the Dr's launch with Pack.
A most unpleasant trip, the engine went badly & the sea was very high. M looked very well, better than I have ever seen her.
The Spences on board too. Stayed till the afternoon & then came ashore. It was smoother by then but difficult getting off the
steps into the launch. M had a fall but didnt get hurt owing to the clumsiness of Haji Sulman of the Police. Spent most of the
afternoon unpacking. Alban came in to call. Very rough weather & rather hot. Missed meeting of MHK Biladya.

Wednesday 19th [October]

Shaikh Abdulla came in the morning. Took the case of one of the young Shaikhs who had beaten a Baharni made him pay Rs
70 & a set of new clothes for the man and his father, & I dont intend to let him sit on the court as a magistrate any more. Went
to the Customs. Went to the garden in the afternoon after rather a long call from old Fahad al Bassam, a little old man who
often comes to see me. He talked much of the Dalys who he greatly admired. He had tea with us.

Thursday 20th [October]