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a lot of people in court. It adjourned at about 2 & reopened after lunch. Later I went up to the Fort & looked
over the furniture for the British

Police who are to be quartered there. Hot evening & had no time to bathe. Wilby went to hospital in the
afternoon & will be in there about 10 days for an op. He seemed fairly bright but does not look well. Didnt
go to the Bn court. Saw Wafir in the morning.

Saturday 31 st June [sic!

Fort. The camel section on parade & looking very smart. Building in the bungalow progressing slowly.
Shaikhs came in, discussed Mubarak. Going to Cairo. HH strongly disapproves, he has a complex about his
family going abroad. Discussed terms for the new telephone, works out about 6 times more expensive. Very
hot damp day, most unpleasant. HH fairly amiable, he is up against Banco & never minds a chance to
criticise the boy.

Drove to Dar Klieb to see the new Govt shop which seemed suitable but the man was out. Bathed on way
back.

Sunday 1st July