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Went to the Court but Sh Sulman arrived so I had to go back & see him & then
returned to Court. He talked about his own money affairs, about his wish not to
have any celebrations for accession - rather awkward on account of the Kharila, &
complained that the BG allowed Bn Saoud to get 2 shiploads of supplies & to buy
gold in India & so make huge profit. Also re Qatar, on the whole he was rather
peeved with the BG. Eventually went back to Court & dealt with a good many cases.

Rode in afternoon with M.G. to Ain al Khaddra & back, very nice ride. M to
knitting. Didnt go out in evening for a change.

Very stormy day, strong wind & rough sea.

Wednesday 25th March

Fort.

Wakelin came in & discussed various school matters & his contract.

Went to Agency & saw Haq & W & told them about Sh S's wish not to have any show
for the accession also what he said about buying rice & gold.

Anderson came in, arrived from USA via the west. went to TTs after dinner for a
rehearsal. It went off quite well, before that we called on Hutchings & his wife,
she is not exciting though quite harmless, the boy seemed quiet. I saw some of
his pictures which I liked.