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1925

1945

At Jidda, had a lazy day, looked over the jail, all in order. Bathed before lunch, the sea was very pleasant,
just right. Wrote letters & read. Have embarked on Trollope & much enjoying him. Sailed back in
evening, the wind against us so took a long time crossing to Budega.

Saturday 28th April

HH didnt come in, out hunting, perhaps to avoid having to see GP but one cannot be sure. A fairly slack
morning. Old Sh Rashid came in, poor old man, blind, very dirty & rather childish, complained about Sh
Ayesha & especially about Hick going to visit her, implied dreadful things & brought in Hick's servants
who did of course cause a lot of gossip. She has got separate rations now & that upsets him. Went to see
Smith & then round the three boys schools, fairly satisfactory but I find it difficult to know what
comments to make, it struck me that the boys were brighter than the teachers in many cases. Went over to
see Bird & get some papers signed. Rode after tea, horrid day & some rain.

Sunday 29th April