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Americans it surprises me as they are supposed to be on our side, from
his talk one would think they were Germans. Discussed the Shaikh's party
& went over list of guests, I fear it will be a very dull occasion.

Tuesday 23rd November

Fort, office. Spent some time going round the hospital. Met a Dr Segal
who seemed interesting. The hospital was very full except the service
wards.

Had people to dinner, Davies, Levies, Mrs Sinnett & Wrothall, Dr Glass &
Dixons. Played Bridge, party went off quite well but rather a dull
bunch. Dixons brought their baby who was parked in spare room.

Wednesday 24th November

The TTs & Dr Segal came to dine, the latter stood as Labour member for
two constituencies & a most interesting person full of news re Middle
east. Now employed on collecting facts for a history of military medical
work in Mid East during the war. It would have been better without the
TTs as he did all the talking.

Thursday 25th November

Fort, office. Chase came in also Wakelin & Roselle. W after a trip to
Kuwait to inspect the schools, he seemed pleased with the arrangements
there but had a bad trip up in small boat.

Went to Jidda after lunch via Budega. Though rough at Manama it was
quite smooth going across. Found one of the windows had blown in & all
the glass shattered. Took the dogs out after tea but didnt put up any