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Thursday 12th September

Rode, rather damp day. Office, saw various people, an Indian & his wife en route by air to USA, apparently
according to Narayan a millionaire, owner of factories ets. Various people came in. Got off as early as I
could after lunch by launch to Jidda, the TTs & Sh Khalifah, came across at about 5.30, fixed up exactly for
the supper party who arrived about 7.30, had to wait for supper till the moon came up, went off quite well,
after supper we had the band to play & dance but owing to 4 shaikhs being there they were very shy & hung
back a lot. The party went on till very late as there seemed no occasion to break it up. Lovely night nearly
full moon.

Friday 13th September

At Jidda. Went to Om as Sabaan in the morning & met DBJ there, had a look round, he has built a new tank
& got on well with preparing ground for planting.

After lunch went by launch to Baina & caught fish with dope, the band boys who are week ending here, very
lively & sang & danced on the way.

A very pleasant day. Stayed the night.