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Wednesday, February 5, 1908
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I had the old man on the hip this morning. Selim had learned I'd put out some D's at retail at 134, and when I confirmed it this morning he got frothy at the mouth. He jawed me for half an hour, then Bunny came in, and they socked it to me steadily until the whistle blew for lunch. Selim entreated me to throw my little sale out. and said he'd stand the brokerage if I did, which is a lot for Selim.  They sent me over an offer for [[strikethrough]] any [[/strikethrough]] everything, but they wanted control, to keep me from any more tricks.  If JAJ. stands pat we've got 'em lashed to the mast. 

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Thursday, February 6, 1908
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Damitall, I sold him another thousand today. I do think we're doing about as big a cotton business as anyone in this town.  Now I wish Jones Sahib would let me buy that ivory. Bunny's got about £7000 worth lying over in his godown. I'd like to get my fins on it. 

Bunny was nicer'n hell to me this morning.  Told me when I went, to send over for his gharri any time I wanted it, and it would be projuced with pleasure.  Now that's what I call a nice little feller.