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start & Mrs B got quite angry as she hated idea of its being rough. Motored from quay. Parke came back to dinner. Blowing
quite hard after dinner. Went out on a dog doping expedition after dinner, ie poisoning pariah dogs.

Sunday 13th [February]

Court in morning. Went a walk along the coast in afternoon. The French boat left, early. Did a sketch of the old Queen's
house on the shore. Abdulla bin Jabr came in about the house which he is selling to the Shaikh, at much more than it is
worth. The Shaikh wont take any part in it & leaves it to me. Settled at 21 thousand including the adjoining property which is
too dear, however.

Monday 14th Feb

Court in the morning, about 30 cases, & the Shaikh came in to do business & stayed about 2 hours. As usual he complained
at not having enough money though really he has lots & just wastes it. Didnt get away from the Court till 2.30. One notices
that the bulk of the cases are between people who appear over & over again either between same parties or different ones.