When Homer launched his epic on the literary sea, The critics were as merciful as they can ever be: "We take it that the author did the best that he can do," "And the book should be remembered for at least a year or two...." But Homer let the critics go, and listened with a smile, For he had heard a verdict that was better by a mile, In a code that only Homer as a husband understood,-- "You _are_ a funny clever thing--I'd no _idea_ you could." [The following is the description by Professor J. Scott, F.R.S., of his recent Airship Journey across the old Bed of the North Sea. July 1, 1923.]…
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