Barbs at the Track and Wit on Social Bravado
Walter C. Parkes riffs on race track crowds and vanity in a tongue in cheek column. He quips about a psychiatrist displaying a patient emblem and notes how polished talk can mask a brassier voice. The piece touches on social climbing and a quip about Joneses and competition.
Proper Signals In Bridge Bid Five Clubs
The article analyzes a bridge hand where South considers a one heart opening and a four heart reply. It explains how proper signaling and timing affect slams, spade control, and the diamond finesse. West must use signals to avoid overreach. East should drop the queen of spades to reveal strength.
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