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1934

Tuesday Feb 27th

Eighth anniversary of our wedding day. Very busy morning, had a long talk with Steele and then de
Grenier as well as various Arabs & people. Again I couldn't get time to attend the Municipal meeting.
Had tea at the Mission. Mrs Dame produced a cutting from an American newspaper about the oil boat, Al
Secundo, which arrived here a couple of days ago, a most absurd report in real American journalise.
Everyone read it. Dined quietly at the Agency, just ourselves & the Lochs. Mrs Loch was not feeling
well so we left early. Rather a nasty dinner, their cooking is queer. Discussed Americans, Loch loathes
them.

Wednesday [28th February]

Fort. Meeting of the Wakif M... and they dealt with some people about the land question. Our usual
tennis party, such a crowd of people. Had one very good game. Dinner at the Russells, played ... Sat &
talked after dinner, think everyone was feeling rather tired after so many parties.

Thursday [1st March]

Office. Very full morning, went over the Agency for some time. In the afternoon motored out to meet
the Shaikh in the country. Discussed the land question money affairs and oil. Sat a long time on the very