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different type to Wakefield & Weightman. HH came in before I went to the Agency & talked Zubara. Later
I saw crowds of visitors, some of them very unexpected ones, & people I thought would not want to welcome
me home. In the afternon went up to call on the Commodore, who was out, and then to dinner at Rafaa, a
funny little party, Dick Snow & Radstrom & old Mohd Ajarji who was over from Hassa & quite pleasant
when once he began to talk, they contemplate putting in electricity in Hofur & he was eager for information
about it.

Went to see Mrs Van P & sat a long time talking, a nice creature.

Wednesday 23rd January

Delightful weather, quite cold, brilliant sun & a really blue sky. Had a long talk with Khalifah about
ammunition case, a very bad affair. Innumerable people came to call, I told all of them how lucky they were
to be in Bahrain & how well off compared to people in Europe. All seemed to be exceedingly interested.
Had a long talk to Ahmed Omran about the schools, the present situation is not satisfactory though he is
doing very good work & is intelligent. After lunch went down the bazaar with Smith, walking, & had a good
look round getting an idea of just what there is in the shops, and there is a great deal, compared to what one
could buy at home. All the shopkeepers seemed to be busy & flourishing even those who used always to be
full of complaints. Called on the Birds, she looked much better, they are soon off on leave. The two children