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looked very fit. In the evening the new Police Inspector came to call also the Commodore who looked very
hale & hearty, nice to see him again. Things on the whole seem satisfactory.

Thursday 24th January

Fort. Had a talk to the British Police, they seemed quite a good lot, I hope the harm done them by Crowe
will not continue to make them awkward. Spent most of the morning with Ahmed Omran at the school. He
is doing very well there though its a difficult job. In the afternoon went to the Girls school where I saw the
Kindergarten, the children seemed very happy & bright. Dined with the TTs, took Dick out in the car.
Roselle was extremely amusing about her adventures on the voyage out with the young Irish woman. A
pleasant evening, such a change to be able to laugh so much. They had an excellent dinner, a turkey.

Friday 25th January

Got up late & went to Budeya with Sh Khalifah meaning to go to Jidda but the launch did not arrive & a gale
blowing we decided to come home. Rather tiresome. Called in the afternoon on the Leighs after first calling
at the hospital on Dr Doeg & Miss Mcguire. Both seemed well, the American matron from Awali was there,