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At Jidda, nice day but strong south wind, spent almost the whole day writing letters & copying out the diary
of the Arabian visit. Left the car at Budeya & came back at about 6pm. A lazy day, perhaps rather too much
of it indoors.

Saturday 1st February

Looked over the fort being aboutin the morning with a view to planning married quarters. Had another look
at the tents. HH out hunting. Saw Mansoor al Aruydh about the houses he is building, then Leigh. Went
down to the customs to see Smith, had a look at the work on the pier which is getting on well. Mrs Rance &
family were there. No tea in the place.

Drove in the afternoon & then the Holdstocks came in, he with some pictures, those of our play & also one of
Ibn Saud & HH, a very good one.

Dined at the Parkers, one Lee from Karachi was there, a B.O.A.C man. Some played Bridge & I & the rest
played pontoon - I won from everyone & really felt most awkward.