"Even though it was in your favor?"
The captain nodded.
The captain of the lost "Macomber" was called in.
"What course was your ship steering when the collision occurred?" he was asked.
"I supposed it was the course as indicated on the report made by me."
"You were in your cabin asleep?"
"Yes, sir."
"Who was on duty in the pilot-house?"
"The mate and the wheelman."