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Monday 11th March

Got up early and went to see the Bishop off - there was no-one except the priest on the pier,
he flew to India. He spoke about the papal decoration, said they were not accustomed to

having them returned but he quite understood. He did not seem to bear me any grudge.

Out with the Ambassador & HW all day, we opened a tomb, unfortunately nothing in it, and

then drove out to Sahhrir to lunch. Only Parke present & the Sheikhs, very good lunch and
went off well, then to Zellag, Seliehat & Idari & home. The A & his young secretary, man,

seemed to enjoy it and were full of interest & questions.

Didnt go out pm. Golf Committee meeting then dined with DGs & played bridge, Parke is

staying with them, DG thumped the piano while we played, but on the whole a pleasant
evening.

Hot south wind & misty day but turned west before sunset & then a strong chamaal & really

cold at night.

On way back we visited the hospital which they both admired very much. Saw Dr M for a
minute.

Tuesday 12th March

Office.

Sh A came in & various other people. Agency party went to oil fields, the usual round of
sight seeing. Rough windy day.

The gazelle at Jedda produced twins, m & f