The webmaster apologizes for slacking  - she had an early night 

This is a good opportunity to have a few stories about

Ladies and Bridge

The expert was playing a tough hand in a tournament. He led a card from Dummy and the innocent-looking girl

on his right went into a long huddle before following suit. When declarer led the suit again the girl showed out.

Annoyed, the expert said, "What was all that hesitation about? You had a singleton."

"Yes," said Miss Innocence, smiling. "But it was tricky, wasn't it?"

A famous expert, well known for his arrogance and rudeness was partnering a Lady in a tournament.

She was well known as well but only by her own bridge club and circle for her good play and politeness.

As a result of his wrong play the expert went down embarrassingly. The Lady was explaining gently her idea

about the line which was taken. The expert, said angrily;

"Do you know who I am?"

"No." said the Lady softly and added;

"Look, the Director is over there. Go and ask him. He might be able to tell you who you are!"

They were at a concert. Said she, a bridge addict, "What's that book the conductor keeps looking at?"

"That's the score," answered her escort.

"Oh. Who's vulnerable?"

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