“A little gnome-like man,” as Marshall later recalled, came into his office, curled one leg under him and said the President wanted Stilwell relieved. “He does, does he?” said Marshall. Currie replied yes, he did. “Is he sending you around to tell me?” asked Marshall. Currie agreed he was. “How long were you in China?” asked Marshall. “Three weeks, Sir,” replied Currie, and, facing the bleak silence of the Chief of Staff, departed.
