REBECCA ROOD'S MAILBAG...............

Dear Rebecca,

When a dog becomes old and infirm it is often the kindest thing to have it put down. In the
same way surely, it would be both cruel and heartless to keep my partner alive.
Over the past few years his game has really gone to pot. His brain is completely addled. He can't tell his clubs from his spades. He is unable to recall the bidding or what cards have just been played. His system card is now bereft of any meaningful conventions, and he revokes more often than not. As for his declarer play, random selection of cards has now become the norm. 
Surely To God the field is entitled to be rid of someone who hands out gifts on every board to all and sundry. Similarly, the committee, club members and I , not to mention his poor stressed out family, are all entitled to see an end to his suffering, by enlisting say a hired professional to put him out of his misery.  

Yours Yuthen Nazia

Dear Yuthen,

A guy like that in my club would still be ranked as one of the better players. Nevertheless, I do know a man who will do  " the job " for as a little as £2,000, so long as the money paid over is in used notes, with no questions asked.

Your always looking to oblige, Rebecca