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saw Mr Aghar but didnt get down to figures, merely polite responses. A pity A cant speak Arabic. Saw
various people, HH very annoyed with some of the young shaikhs who are being rather bolshie & saying they
wont sit with each other on courts, went to Budeya in the afternoon & then taking Smith to a dinner at the
Leslie Smiths to meet Phillips where we played Bridge.
Thursday 12th December
Went to the fort in the morning, first we went to meet James who did not turn up. No news from him, M
somewhat fussed.
Friday 13th December
Wrote letters & gardened, we didnt go to Jidda as we thought James might turn up but he did not. Very
disappointing.
Saturday 14th December
