Exercise 2U87 Main

Mabel’s Fables

by Richard Pavlicek

Once upon a time there was a handsome prince. In his castle were many bridge games,
and in these bridge games were many notrump bids. This was no ordinary prince, as he
never held ordinary hands, and he never knew what to bid. Can you save the kingdom?

As East, decide what you would bid with each hand after partner opens one notrump.
Warning! You must get at least four right, or the prince will turn into a frog.

Enter calls like this: P 1H 2C 3N 4S 6D

The Club Sandwich

1. Any vul
Table —
J 6 4 2
2
A Q 10 8 6 5 4 3

West
1 NT North
Pass East
?

What is your response?

Bid Your Void?

2. Any vul
Table A J 4 2
4 2
A J 9 8 7 6 5
—

West
1 NT North
Pass East
?

What is your response?

Quit
Top Mabel’s Fables

Look Mom! No Points!

3. Any vul
Table 9 8 6 5 4 3
9 8 6 5 4 3
—
2

West
1 NT North
Pass East
?

What is your response?

Got Some Aces Now!

4. Any vul
Table A 9 8 7 6 5
A 9 8 7 6 5
—
2

West
1 NT North
Pass East
?

What is your response?

Quit
Top Mabel’s Fables

Where Are the Aces?

5. Any vul
Table K Q 10 9 8 7 6
2
K Q 10 2
3

West
1 NT North
Pass East
?

What is your response?

My Face Is Blushing

6. Any vul
Table —
K 10 9 8 7 6 5 4
A 9 8 7 6
—

West
1 NT North
Pass East
?

What is your response?

Quit
Top Mabel’s Fables

© 2001 Richard Pavlicek