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still blowing. Hay called on HH & HH came to Agency to call on Prior at 9.20, but he refused to
appear - very queer of him & will give offence.
Jahr b Insallem & two notables of Hedd came about collecting money for the poor there & DR Zayani
& his son Ahmed about helping them to get stocks of leather & stationary from India
Wednesday 30th September
Office. Wakefield came in for some time about borrowing a launch for SP to go to Bushire in.
Geoffrey left pm by launch for Bushire, all thought it very odd, as no particular reason for hurried get-
a-way. Probably didnt fancy dinner. Dinner party at Agency for Haq, quite a lively party, Bridge.
A strong shamaal in evening & night so probably very unpleasant at sea.
Thursday 1st October
Went aerodrome to see Haq depart, a full boat, mostly officers. Office. Sh ABI came in & stayed
gossiping for some time.
Went to Jidda in afternoon.
Friday 2nd October
At Jidda.
