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1927

Went to Customs before breakfast & stayed some time talking to old Bassam, a nice little old man like a goblin who shakes
his finger at one to underline his remarks - then saw the Shaikh in the Court house who confessed exactly like a naughty boy
that he has spent rather a lot of money this month - this as he knew I would see the accounts tomorrow. He really is infantile
the way he behaves over money. Dined at Packs, an excellent dinner, champagne & Bridge. Alban didnt go as was seedy with
a bad gumboil. Pack's brother in law something off drank I think a little too many cocktails, he made them & kept on tasting
them while mixing, & got extremely annoyed & really rather rude to Smith, the Bank Manager owing to his playing Bridge
badly. Found I understood all their conversation between themselves which was in French, also present David the other
French pearl buyer, looks a German but said to be from Alsace, I think he speaks French with an accent. Pleasant evening.
Very hot during night & flies bad at Pack's.

Friday [26 August]

Called on Parke in morning & Tennis Agency afternoon. Nothing to write about. Wrote & posted many letters.