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Didn't go out in the afternoon. Had people to dinner, SNO, Steeles, Gunns & Dobles, rather

a sticky party at first but recovered later & became quite bright.

Constant telephone calls about a nahhuda supposed to be carrying a letter to the Shah.

Thursday 4th July

Fort.

Telegram from M that she & James sailing on 12th came from Ballantyne via
I.O. A great relief.

Seyd Omar called. Office.

Church committee meeting to discuss having a temporary building, one
member against it, all others in favour. Rather an acrimonious meeting.
Called on Thornburgs & stayed on to dinner & then to cinema, a silly but
amusing film, just the type for these gloomy days

Friday 5th July

Cool day & less dust blowing. Spent the day at Sebeliat, had a long
bathe in the sea and lunched in the Garden house & enjoyed a peaceful
day, reading D Abounding, very interesting. Had quite a crowd for
bridge. The new garden progressing.

Saturday 6th July