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1926
Usual busy day at office. Waited in after tea for the Arabic man, but he didnt come. M played tennis at the Dalys.
Dined with the Hakkens, missionaries. Quite pleasant. A good dinner & afterwards sat outside & listened to
gramophone. Quite coolish. Also present the Spences & Major Holmes.
Thursday [13th May]
Spent a long time at office, the Salifeh Court lasted till 2.30, very dull! could hardly keep awake. Did Arabic after tea.
Dined with Geake at the Fort, also present Pickering & the Spences. Good dinner but too long. I drank too much
whiskey. Its a pity. Mrs S & he talked much of Donald Powell who was at Bushire, he is now in India, we just missed
him. Came back in the Spences taxi. Cooler evening. Had a bathe before I changed for dinner in the sea opposite the
new house. Rather dirty but enjoyed getting a swim. Did a painting of a bit of the town from the roof, but not a
success.
Friday [14th May]
