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Dunbar, of British Council, staying at Agency. Took him out all the morning & looked at schools. He does
not impress me & seems to have no knowledge of schools & educational matters. Talked a lot & most of
the time running down all British Govt officials in this part of the world.

Went to see Kennedy P.M. to have my eyes tested for glasses which I think I need. Had tea with them first.

Agency party to dinner, also the Snowes - very sticky, CG seemed ill mannered & bad tempered - the Albans
always impossible at parties. Snowes stayed on for some time afterwards.

Monday 24th February

Fort.

Took James up & let him ride the mare, which he didnt much enjoy. He rides several afternoons a week
withy Gunn who is teaching him. He is very keen on it & seems to be getting on quite well. Warm day.
Office, went over to see G.P. We discussed Vallance who seems to be getting into trouble all round owing

to his violent temper. Court.

After lunch took two men who are staying at Airways Rest House out to Budega, one is going to S rha as
Consul, quite interesting, the other a young American. They came back to tea & Mrs Harbottle & a woman
from B called.

Bridge at Smiths.

Tuesday 25th February

Dundas came over before breakfast. Discussed his scheme & also Vallance - he offered another man.
Difficult to know what to do. Vallance has got everyone up against him & undoubtedly has a very bad
temper.