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Official calls by HH on PR & return call at Palace, all went off well. The meglis look very handsome.

At Customs most of the morning. Quite cool down there.

Monday 23rd June

Fort.

Went up to see HH to ask him on Sh Mohd's behalf to allow Sh M to go to Kashmir, HH is very good form, he
disapproved of Sh M wishing to go away, saying that this was no time to travel but eventually grudgingly
gave his permission. Spoke also about the court, he wishes Daij to be confirmed in his appointment to the
Bahrain Court as magistrate, it will make Abdulla very angry.

Sh M came in to hear results & seemed very pleased at being allowed to go. He is taking a young son &
Khalifah as well. He tried to get me to ask him to pay passages - he has no shame where money is
concerned.

Had my ears syringed by Snow, they have got very corked up lately.

Bahrain Court. Strong bara again after a few quiet hot days.

Rode with Gunn, Sehlah. Budega, ate melons in the garden & looked at the horses then rode to Berber.
Went in to their house on way back & stayed very late, drinking shandy & gossiping.

Tuesday 24th June

Fort, slept indoors & quite cool without a fan. A good deal to do in the office. Sh Mohd came in & fussed
about his journey to India, Ali b Khalifah b Daij re Meglis Tajara, Yusuf Khadari & her brother - a very
presentable French Jew from . Paula on the down plane, Dutch, but only able to talk to her for a few
minutes as she had no time.