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Court. Mohammed & Abdulla came in so we were delayed for some time & very late getting up to lunch. Played golf
after tea, quite cool on the golf course. Dined at the Dames, quite a pleasant evening - all Americans except
ourselves.
Sunday 21st [May]
Court in the morning, its a very busy time as the pearling season begins quite soon. Shaikh Sulman was late but I find
that in most cases I get finished sooner without him as I don't encourage unnecessary argument. Worked in
afternoon & after tea took the family to the sea, near Ain al Hakim. James & I & Hamood bathed. Hamood is
teaching him to swim. Met the Steeles, she was feeling ill. Hot day but a nice shamaal.
Monday 22nd May
Court. Motored in afternoon. the de Greniers, Van Pearsons and Thoms came to dinner. Quite pleasant, talked
about local things after dinner. The missionaries in a way are far more interesting to talk to as they know more about
the people here.
