When he got to that point of the memo, Churchill repeated the line to himself. As if he were trying to understand the logic. Then he turned to Eaker. He said, “You have not convinced me now that you are right, but you have convinced me you should have a further opportunity to prove your case. So when I see your president at lunch today, I shall say to him that I withdraw my objection and my request that you join the RAF in night bombing, and I shall suggest that you be allowed to continue for a time.”
