"Mr. President, have you ever watched a boxing match?"
Faced with the President's question, Mr. Truman did not answer immediately but asked an unrelated question.
There was no doubt that all four people in the room were aware of the importance of today's conversation. Especially Truman, the initiator of the conversation, knew better than anyone what he was doing and what he intended to do.
The President did not respond right away but pondered the purpose behind Truman's question, then nodded, "Yes, I've seen it."
Mr. Truman nodded slightly, "Then you must know boxing matches are divided into various weight classes. Before each match, both competitors have to weigh in before they can fight in the ring."
The President nodded again, "Yes, I know about these things." He was patient, not hurrying Truman to finish the irrelevant topics, but answering earnestly.
