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Office, saw various people, Steele till 2pm. Busy morning. Wakelin brought in Rs
2000 which was made by the school play from profits of sale of tickets for war
charities, a good effort.

Went to Muharraq, had a look at the old police station which has been reduced to
widen road. A great improvement.
Dined with Thomas, Wakefield & Hewitt present, bad dinner but pleasant evening, H
talked very amusingly & between him & T one merely had to sit & listen. Bridge
till very late. Played badly.

Friday 22nd May

4

Hot day, went to Jidda & spent most of the time in the sea. Caught one hare, a
poor run. Took a mason to see about building the store & my room on the cliff.
Got back quite late.

Reading European Spring, very interesting.

Saturday 23rd May

Quite a strong Shamaal.

Spent most of the morning with HH & Wakefield, who came over here, discussed war
situation as affecting the Gulf & Bahrain & also the question of dealing with our
wells, all very hush hush. Salman didnt seem to be very excited about it.

Monday 25th May