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Rather warm weather. Fort in the morning, looked in at the Budeya Gardens on the way back, the stocks
there are lovely masses of mauve & purple ones. Arranged for a lot more free cuttings to be put along the
Fort road. I am planting an avenue there, it will be nice some day. Met Abdulla bin Jabr who told me
that two of the delegation crossed to the mainland, hurriedly, last night, we fancy they are suspicious at
the possibility of telegraph messages being intercepted here - which is of course possible! Biladya
meeting, nothing very exciting. The Resident left by air yesterday for Delhi. After the meeting I went to
see the Shaikh & we discussed various matters, as usual he complained of not having enough money.
Drove to the camp after tea & then picked flowers, we had an all American dinner party, the Thorns,
Boones, & Weymouths & Mrs Oudoomol & her young man. Played pontoon.
Friday [22nd March]
