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Monday 4th July

Very windy day. Court in morning but not many cases. Worked at the Budget & had another go at it in afternoon. Afterwards
went up to the Biladya garden. It is looking quite nice but the water is decidedly less than when the well was first sunk. About
half a dozen of the seeds have grown. The post arrived - not much & very delayed.

Tuesday [5 July]

Didnt go to the Biladya but spent the morning at the Budget which I have got quite clear now. Very different to the difficulties
which I had last year. In the afternoon went up to the Palace, in the Ford car as mine is being tinkered with. Opened a case of
pictures which I had not opened before, nothing much & not very suitable for the Shaikh. I dont think much of Daly's taste in
art. Much excitement all the time as the ladies were due to arrive & it was thought that I might meet them. The house is now
really very nice & the top part a great improvement. Quite a cool day. The Shaikh is giving a very big dinner party tomorrow
- 150 guests & only one days notice.