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officially, also talked about arrangements re Jufair, & heard that Galloway to be married - perhaps
matrimony may improve him.

To Jidda after lunch - quite a hot day.

Friday 23rd August

At Jidda, spent most of the morning in the sea & in the tank. Went round the jail, saw the Zagani boys &
other hashish opium cases, all looked fitter than when they went in. Slept after lunch owing to a poor night
on Thursday. Planting a lot of tamarisk, one puts them in lengthwise on the ground & they sprout.

Got back just before sunset. Quite a strong breeze & very cool & pleasant on the sea.

Monday 26th August

Wonderfully cool dry day, though