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Wednesday [2nd June]
Walked in the town in the morning looking at some shops of the Sheikh's which need mending - rather hot, then
drank coffee with secretary of Municipality. In the afternoon we went with the Dalys to a tea party in the garden of
Abdel Aziz Kuseiley, a nice garden, in the centre a garden house, open on three sides, a bench running round the
sides, carpets & cushions, & a good tea with lots of fruit. Afterwards went up to the roof, a very pretty view of the
town from above the palm trees. The "Commercials" also present & Holmes & de Grenier.
In the evening we dined at the Spences, a good dinner, but made unbearable by an awful glaring lamp, dazzling ones
eyes. Why don't people shade lamps! If they knew how very unbecoming it was they certainly would. Afterwards
sat on the roof & listened to gramophone, very cool up on the roof. Great doings about the site of the sea wall road,
which ought to go past the Spences place - but he objects to it. Holmes & Spence & de Grenier all called at the office
in the morning so a good deal missed! as I was out.
Thursday [3rd June]
