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Shaikhs as usual. Discussed the quota and HH's money affairs. He stayed till 12.30. He also discussed
buying house property in Bombay having had details of some houses there. The yield appeared to be fairly
good. Sh A rather sour as he didnt get some tea to sell. HH discussed his uncles & their allowances & we
talked of reducing the oil money this month. He was reluctant about it. Saw RAF about some lend lease
boats which apparently were intended for us but Gray Mack sold them. After lunch went out to Punjabi
camp to discuss purchase of lorries & other junk, had a grand time looking over the stuff for sale. Then to
the TTs & dinner with the Commodore at Jufair, the Leighs, Balls & Smith present. A slightly difficult
atmosphere at times. Mrs L very much at home.

Tuesday 2nd April

Spent all the morning at the Punjabi camp seeing to the removal of the junk which we bought from the Army.

Wednesday 3rd April