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again about Shaikh Khalaf. He is awfully silly, he now says that the whole matter rests with the Resident - its nothing to do
with the Resident & is a matter for the Shaikh to decide himself.

Tuesday [15 November]

Went to Muharrak with Barrett, M, Mrs Parke & the Jewish woman Jiffah, which means "apple". We expected there to be a
Municipal meeting but there was not one so Barrett & I went along to the diving clerks' office & looked over some of the
books. This year has been between 13% & 20% better than last year, some divers have had as much as £60 on the season
which lasts 4 months, its a lot for them. Then to call on Shaikh Rashid. Ayesha & her mother were there, Ayesha looked very
well & really beautifully dressed. She has an attractive manner & a very pretty voice & is quite the grande dame. Lunched
with Rashid, the two ladies retired as they do not eat in public but returned afterwards, wearing different clothes. Drove down
to the quay & back in the launch. Drove out to Sennad after lunch to see about a row about a spring. Settled it. Took the
dogs. The Dames & others of the Mission came to call.

Wednesday [16 November]