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idea & in other ways he doesn't. Only Sulman & the young Shaikhs were at lunch. It was a gloomy meal. I
don't think the PR is well, he certainly isn't very bright. Motored in afternoon then to a cocktail party at the
Agency, but very few people came. Stayed on & had a talk with the PR after the party. He is not in favour of
the Shaikh going home this year as he will be so unimportant among so many royal visitors. This decides it.
The Shaikh will not go now. I expect he will be disappointed. Discussed land business as well. I find the
PR difficult as he alters his point of view so rapidly & frequently.

Saturday 23rd Feb

Fort - Court - Had a look at the water channel which is being made south of the Fort to drain off the water. It
will be a very good thing when complete. Court, then went over to Agency & had a long talk with Fowle &