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gorgeous stationery etc etc. We confiscated all his accounts & are going to look over them all. Arabic lesson in the
afternoon, & a walk in the evening. Dined at the Dalys. Holmes, the Engineer, was present. Afterwards played cards.
Wednesday 21st [April]
Office at 7 am. Busy day at the office. Played tennis at Ds after tea. We now have dinner in the roofed veranda
between the two rooms. Its very pleasant, sounds of singing & drums sound over the town & view of the sea in the
moonlight on the other side. Really no news. Still pleasantly cool quite chilly in the early morning.
Thursday 22nd [April]
Busy day in the office as usual from 7 am till about 2 pm with less than an hour for breakfast. The Dalys came to
dinner: the cook produced quite a good meal. Afterwards played Bridge. Coolish evening so dined inside, usually we
have it out of doors between the two rooms.
Friday [23rd April]
