Modern Scientific Whist; the Principles of the Modern Game (1894)
Hamilton, C. D. P. · Brentano’s (New York) · leaf 340
of your hand will warn you when such is likely. Early in the play of the hand this finesse is nearly always right. Holding ace, queen only, you do not finesse for the reason that if the king is against, you have but little chance of catching it if in second hand. . If you hold only two cards in the… … 1.—A leads 5; C plays 2; B plays qu; D plays 4. 2.—B leads ace; D plays 8; A plays 3; C plays 9. C is in command for the third round, and A must lead another round in order te clear up the suit. On the
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