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Took Elson out to see the Budeya garden & after early dinner went to the cinema. heavy rain on the way
back. Planted some Indian corn. Had a go at the Budget, very slow work as I never get time to deal with it

thoroughly. Much talk about Sh Abdulla having ignored his eldest son's death.

Sunday 5th March

Heavy rain in the night & early morning. A couple came ashore from the up boat with letter of introduction
from some people in India. Lord & Lady Stratheden, very nice people lately in East Africa. In the morning M
went to girls school where there was another scene & then came back & took the SEs to the bazaar, they
had lunch with us & then we took them to Refinery & Camp. Dean showed us around, then to hospital &
back to their launch by four o'clock. Enjoyed having them, such a refreshing change from the local
inhabitants. Went up to the Fort afterwards & had a drive round.

Monday 6th March

Fort. Beladgh discovered some interesting old buildings underneath a road in Larin.

Sh Abdulla came round, discussed his wife & the hospital at Awali, & also spoke about his son, he does not
pretend to be sorry & says it would have been better had he died a year or two ago - he died of drink.
Went to Agency in morning.

Stayed in in afternoon.

Tuesday 7th March

Fort. Cold day & very stormy. Sh Mohammed came in & talked about his pay as usual.

M Went to Muharraq to consult Ayesha about the school affairs, cocktail party at the Bank. Very stormy
day.