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Dame came in en route for Saudi Arabia. Went to causeway with Steele & both the Municipal secretaries,
the Muharraq one is a fool. The work is getting on well but its quality is bad. Dined with Lipps & went to
cinema, fairly good picture.

Friday 11th August

Spent the day at the Shaikh's island, went on the white launch, a pleasant day with enough wind to be cool &
yet not rough. Lazed about & slept a good deal. Had a bathe in the new tank.

Saturday 12th August

Left the island rather late & then went ashore at Rock Island, sawm ashore with one of the Policemen &
walked across to the well. A small supply of water but enough to make it habitable, I must do something
about it. Got home after midday, I found mail awaiting me. Did some work in the office. Haji Ahmed &
Tiffah came on business, the latter fussed over the anti-Jew measure about women hawkers. Lions came to
dinner, not very impressed by him though I should say he is clever & well educated. He is elected to the
Church Council, a good idea. He left at 10 - for which I was glad as I was sleepy after the island trip.

Sunday 13th August

Weather rather warmer, but not really bad. Office, saw nobody, got a good deal done. The water supply to
the garden seems to be failing. Juma very fussed over it. Fort & then bathed.

Monday 14th August