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Sunday 28th May

The R.C. Priest came in, a jovial Italian, told us how he was an officer & Mussolini a corporal in his regiment.
Stuart Worthy came & discussed fuure medical arrangements. Spent some time at Agency going over the
draft oil agreement. Got a letter about the silver which has been left to me by Mabel. Dinner & Bridge at
Agency, Phillips & Thornburgs. A pleasant party.

Monday 29th May

Fort. Shs A & S discussed Dubai politics - I am sick of hearing of them - the people here are very much
against Said, & pro Mana. Both, fortunately, are departing from Bahrain. Long talk with Max Thornburg
about the new draft concession, about 2 hours. He is postponing his departure till it is done. Motored
round about in afternoon & then Bridge at Mespers. Hot & damp early on but quite pleasant later. Dined
with the Steeles. Gold Mohr in full blossom, a splendid sight. Trying some sketches of it.

Tuesday 30th May

Expected the Shaikhs in but they didn't come. At the Agency for some time. Drove round about in
afternoon. Weightman & the new APA, Hallowes, came in before dinner, also various others, Steeles,
Furhers, Dr McD.

Wednesday 31st May

M left. Didn't go to fort, worked in office. Went down to customs to see how Byard getting on, he seemed

alright, then in office. M left by air to Basra, at 1.45. A number of people came down to see her off. Nice
day but a very strong wind, almost difficult to walk along the narrow pier at the airport. Bathed at Sanian in
afternoon & then dinner at Thornburgs & then to the cinema - a good film - Lost Horizon. Put a long
inspired article about malaria in the local paper - it will I am sure annoy the Dr.