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i EH' tiresomeness, then went to see Packer, who I thought not too fit, & we discussed the matter, I told him that he

ought not to have offered HH a car. Had a long session with Leigh when 1 got back who was very angry with
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I; fc,\ Tunnicliffe about his messing up motor transport - all very difficult. To Jidda in the afternoon, crossed from
Budeya in the launch Jidda, a strong N.E. wind & waves breaking over the launch. Hawar is out of order.
Very cold, had a big fire in the sitting room which is rather a cold room, the dining room on the other hand
^' was very pleasant & warm. Played the gramaphone & read Decline & Fall.

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At Jidda, wrote a good many letters, visited Om as Sabaan on the way back, a nice day, much calmer. Used
the quarantine launch to go across.

The Godfreys came in before dinner, news of change of Viceroys & decision to let India carry on after June
48 - sounds madness. Dorothy Godfrey seemed, as usual, rather full of complaints.

Saturday 22nd February

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