CHAPTER XVIII

AFTER THE ATLANTIC ATTEMPT

Harry and Grieve Receive a Royal Command—The King and Queen

and Prince Albert Hear their Story—The Air Force Cross—Comedy

of a Silk Hat—A Cheque for £5,000—Is Nearly Lost—The

_Daily Mail_ Luncheon—General Seely Delivers Official

Congratulations—Harry Replies—And Grieve—Tributes to

Lord Northcliffe—Another Luncheon, also at the Savoy, on

the Following Day—Royal Aero Club as Host—An Appropriate

Menu—The Derelict _Atlantic_ is Recovered—Harry is Pleased 271

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