If West had taken his king, the play would have been easy.

West took the ace and led a club, giving South a difficult decision.

West, a Democrat, took office in 1856 but died a few months into his term.

Finally, the West is taking notice and moving to provide real help.

West took his king and had to make a crucial play.

When the jack was led West took the king and returned the suit.

He then led the heart king and West took his ace.

If West had taken his king the rest would have been easy, but he did not.

West watched him for a moment and then took a couple of steps back.

South now led a low club and West took the queen.