In a team of 4 league match the other night, one home pair was having a really torrid time. The weaker player was thankfully partnering someone renown for being very disciplined, cool and calm. Board after board the weak link fouled up big time , but directly opposite sat a man who held his composure and temper with great dignity and control.
Strangely, it was one of the opponents who felt obliged to say something on his behalf. Turning towards the hapless bumbledog, after yet another unforgivable mistake by him in defence, he sarcastically asked : " Tell me, how long did it take you to learn to play bridge so badly ? "
The poor man seemed initially lost for words, but after a few seconds of careful thought he answered the question, with such candid honestly I couldn't help but be impressed. His reply was as commendable as it was breath-taking : " Sir.....I guess it's been the countless weeks I have chosen to ignore good advice, and neglect essential reading, on important matters of bridge............ which I suppose matches the number of years I have been in complete self- denial ".
After that, no further conversation took place between the players until the match was over.
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