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looked at works, rather slow progress. Early dinner, very good jugged hare & then to the cinema, a
coloured film, some good effects & dancing.

Sunday 13th September

Shamaal still blowing. Hills came in. Went over to see Wakefield who returned yesterday. M
arrived by plane much sooner than I expected. Met her before lunch. Drove to Mhq after tea, DC &
Campbell came in.

Monday 14th September

Fort. Office, a good many people came in to see M & I, various people came to the office but on the
whole a very slack morning, so few come in during Ramadhan except Europeans.

TTs were coming but didnt. Went up to the Fort to see the ponies. Wakefield & Dixon called stayed
some time, cool evening.

Tuesday 15th September

Fort, a very sandy thick morning, bad visibility but quite cool. Office. Sh Abdulla B Isa came in &
called on M, he seemed to be very bright, always is during Ramadan. Snow came in to see M for a
long visit, discussed her programme. Mrs Naiya & other callers. Painted some furniture after lunch
& later drove to Suk al Khamir & started a sketch I had drawn in before - a dull day & no colour.
Hosha off colour.