"Suits me," declared Frank.
This program was carried out. Arrived again in the capital of the nation, the lads went straight to the Raleigh hotel, where they got in touch with the British ambassador.
"I've been hearing good reports about you, Captain," said the ambassador's voice over the telephone.
"We were a bit lucky, sir, that is all," replied Jack deprecatingly.
"Nevertheless," said the ambassador, "Secretary Daniels wishes to thank you in person, as does the President. I shall call for you within the hour."
"Very well, sir."
Jack hung up the 'phone.
The ambassador was as good as his word. He arrived less than an hour later and the lads accompanied him to the Navy Department, where they were ushered into the presence of the Secretary of the Navy at once.
Secretary Daniels shook hands with both of the lads.
"You deserve the thanks of the whole nation for your gallant work," he said. "I am instructed to take you to the President."