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Friday 19th February

Thought about going to Jidda but didnt. Gardened in afternoon, the wind
all wrong for sailing so drove on down the west and had tea. A queer
sort of day, shifting winds. DC came in in the evening & brought his
reply to my letter, he seemed in good form, the letter implied his
staying on for the war. Went over to see W after dinner to discuss the
matter. I find the whole affair rather trying. Had home grown celery
for dinner, cooked, very good.

Saturday 20th February

HH & Sh A came in, HH in rather a bad temper, kept on repeating what a
lot he was doing for the poor. Discussed sugar quota & then, with him,
DC. Spent the rest of the morning with DC who was not so awkward as I
expected, wishing to go on leave & resign while on leave, it will save
awful farewell parties. He opened his mouth wide asking preposterous
things but did not argue about clause in his agreement thogh he said he
wanted a board.

Rode with MS to P. Fort in afternoon, raw gray day the sea looked like
the Channel.

Dinner with Dr Doeg - rather a dull party, played pontoon.

Monday 22nd February

Fort. Court all the morning, a lot of cases including Bin Jebal estate.
Didnt get back till late.

Tuesday 23rd February

Fort. Compensation meeting with Anderson & Agto, discussed food supplied
for some time & then saw Campbell about sugar quota from India, he first