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Snow & his wife called. I liked her, dull to look at but pleasant &
seemed intelligent, I think she will do well here.

Saturday 2nd November

Took SNO to call on Shaikh at Muhassaq, usual show, thought HH looked
very tired & unwell, he sent for Snow last night. Saw Sh Mana of Dubai,
the troublemaker of Oman, an unimpressive man. Various other people
doing rounds of calls. Looked in at Bank on way back.

James at Steeles most of the day.

Gunn left for shooting in Iraq.

Lunched Agency to meet Knachbull Hagherson & her grandmother en route to
Angora. Mrs A quite hopeless socially - rarely spoke a word.

People called, as usual.

Two RAF machines did some flying over island after dark to test black
out. Went to the cinema, an indifferent picture

Sunday 3rd November

Went to Shaikh's Island by launch taking James. M called on Agasha.
Lovely day, sea quite cool. Saw gazelle all looking well, three
expecting shortly.

The coast looks most attractive today, pale blue sky & white clouds,
pinky mauve below, the shore a pinkish brown & green date groves & houses
splashed with evening sunlight.

Thursday 7th November