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at the sale of work from 4 - 7.30 much too long, huge crowds of women
turned up & many of the Shikhas all averse to each other.

Smith & Campbell to dinner, the latter played on the piano after dinner
while M talked to S about domestic affairs of his house.

Wakefield returned from Jidda.

Monday 19th April

Fort. Wore a thin suit for the first time this year - really remarkable
weather. Court, a long session but not very interesting, case of fight
between Arad & Hala, to blame one of our own Police, on leave, a fine
fellow but over zealous. Saw Dr Steele re quarantine launch. Drove in
afternoon & then dinner and Bridge with Gunns, M had typhus innoculation
as there is some in Kashmir & Persia. HH still out hunting at Matala.
Sh Abdulla came in, he is trying to buy a car in S Arabia but doubt if he
will get one.

Tuesday 20th April

Fort. Orderly room, a lot of men asking for loans which I refused.
Office, saw various people, Steele re tyres & batteries, Naraya re his
lost car & others. Strong Shamaal and quite cool. Drove to Mhq. Dinner
TTs. Letter from DC, she it appears is going home with him.

Thursday 22nd April

HH & Sh A came in, discussed supply for diving fleet - M looked in & said
good bye to them.