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Tuesday 11th Nov. Armistice Day

M still in bed. Mrs Jordan came in to see her. Yesterday there was a little rain in the night, the first of the
season. Went over to the Agency in the morning and had a long talk with the Resident. He is always very
pleasant on these occasions. After that we had a discussion with the S.N.O. about the lighting of the Port, he
had very definite ideas. In the afternoon they all went off, taking Prior, to Dohar on the mainland where they
are going to visit the Shaikh. Gardened in the afternoon, and then went out in the car.

Wednesday [12 November]

M had a very bad attack, her temperature suddenly went right down below normal from over 105. I didnt go
out all day. Dame came but neither he or Todd seem to have any idea what the fever is, late on M was much
better.

Thursday [13 November]

Court, as we had none the last two usual days. The down mail arrived with Dr Holmes on board, and the
others of the Mission who have been attending the annual meeting, this year at Basra. Stayed in the garden
all the afternoon working. I have spent a lot of time in it this year so hope the results will be good. Quite a
hot day. I sent along to have the electric power turned on as it had been off.

Friday 14th November 1930

Didnt go out in the morning, I had meant to go to the Bank but Bentley, one of the R.A.F. men came round
and stayed some time. M had her bed moved out onto the veranda, she seems better. Dr Holmes came in.
Todd is going on the next up boat to Basra. No tennis at Agency as Prior away. Went out to Aali with the
agriculturist, we are sowing cotton and various other seeds. The Pennings came to call and made me very
late and the car wouldnt start too so we only just got out there before dark. The boring machine has
jammed, a great nuisance. It is very nice out on the plain at Aali, quite cold. The Jordans were out there and
came along to see the well and the place where we are cultivating.

Saturday 15th [November]

Court. Bentley came in in the morning, he had heard that Howe, the Wing Commander, is going home to the
Air Ministry so he will be acting as Wing Commander. In the morning they flew across to Dohar taking an
hour and ten minutes, it takes 36 hours on a sloop. Prior came back with them and in the evening they flew
back to Basra. Played singles with Prior in the afternoon and had tea with him. On the way back looked in at