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Dined with D.C. a mixed party, afterwards sat & talked. Oppressive weather & a
lot of sand about.

Looked in on Mrs Van P before dinner who was fussed over rumours of trouble in Mhq
in case of raid.

Wednesday 22nd April

Unpleasant weather, dusty & heavy a lot of sand about. Fort. Starting on
musketry. Office. Various people came in, Y Fakroo full of complaints at trade
restrictions, ABJ about export of rice for Ibn Saud. Saw Haji pm, full of stories
of fuss among locals & how many are moving from towns. Went to see Girls' School
about dug outs. Two new nurses for Casoc came to call, one quite attractive, both
pleasant. Cocktail party at Campbells. Hot close day.

Wakefield returned. M got passage by tomorrow's flying boat.

Thursday 23rd April

M left in the morning also Arif & his wife.

Friday 24th April

Went to Jidda where I spent a very lazy day. Very nasty to find masses of
mosquitoes & breeding everywhere.

Hunted the hare & caught one small one which I left with the Police. A pleasant
lazy day.

Saturday 25th April

Fort.