That play would have been more plausible if West had shown club length, as at other tables.
The West has shown little inclination to do so.
But West had shown 10-13, so something funny was going on.
Only the perennially wild West showed a gain, to $345,000 from $344,000.
Three clubs asked West to show which he held, and the diamond fit was uncovered.
West had shown that she was worthy of her new rank but is now in some danger.
A couple of years ago, the West was showing the most rapid gains in sales.
West had shown at least six hearts so the diamond length was certain to be with East.
It seemed to him almost certain that West would have shown great length in the red suits.
For the first time, the West shows readiness to reduce where it has advantages.