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fanned us as we ate. We left early, the Shaikh never dawdles at these shows, by boat from below the house. Got back to
Manama at 9 pm & then A & I went out to bathe in Idari, Parke came too but he doesn't bathe.

Wednesday 15th June

The Shaikh came in the morning to conduct business. Removed him up to the veranda knowing well that its impossible to
get his full attention when in the office as people try & talk to him all the time. He started by saying that he was not pleased
with the behaviour of Sh Sulman lately - at which I told him that I had heard that S was advocating a new regime, a Council
like the one at Muscat. He was surprised, & angry. I told him I didnt know for sure if it was true. Got quite a lot of business
done. He came again in afternoon bringing Sulman who swore that he had not taken part in any conversations etc., & I am
inclined to believe him. Afterwards went to the Persian School to a similar show to the one at Muharraq. All very military,
the boys marched & drilled, on the whole I thought it a better exhibition than the Arab one. Went along to Spence's after
but not enough time to play tennis. Took Dr Rotlchafer for a bit of a drive before coming home. She's a nice woman.

Thursday [16 June]