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1945

Went down the town after dinner & did a round of the matems, sat on the floor & listened to three or four of
the preachers, only one seemed to me to be good. The old matems are far the most attractive with lots of low
arches, then to the top of the Persian matem where I sat for some time watching the show, most impressive,
the men are very fair when stripped & some have quite yellow hair. Very late before I got back.

Friday 6th December

Went to Jidda in morning. Lovely day but rough sea. Did some work in the garden there & looked over
everything. The new room was not quite finished but the pillar & roof of loggia are complete. Quite cold.
Wrote a good many letters.

Saturday 7th December

Returned from Jidda before breakfast via Budeya. Lovely morning but very cold & a rough sea. HH didnt
come in. He is out hunting. Went to the Agency & discussed the