s partner is debar

[Vanscyoc Mosinski]

 but if both danger signals are to be believed, the only inference is
that the strength is massed on the left. The bidding by the Third Hand
must, therefore, be of a very different character from that of the
Dealer or Second Hand. He should not venture a No-trump unless he have
four sure tricks with the probability of more and at least three suits
stopped. When in doubt whether to declare No-trump or a suit, it is
generally wise for him to select the latter. Third Hand suit
declarations should be made under either of two conditions:-- (_a_) When
the hand is so strong that there appears to be at least a fair chance
for game with the suit he names as Trump. (_b_) When he expects a
No-trump from the Fourth Hand and wishes to indicate to his partner the
lead he desires. In the former case, it is often good policy for the
Third Hand to start with a bid of two. This serves a double purpose, as
it shows the Dealer the character of the hand and helps to shut out an
adverse declaration. If the main idea of the bid be to indicate a lead,
it is advisable to make it on the first round, when one can be called,
rather than wait until it becomes necessary to bid two, which, against a
No-trump, may prove dangerous. If the Third Hand have any such
combination as King, Queen, Knave, with one or more others of that suit,
and a reentry, a declaration at this stage is most important, as unless
the partner open that suit, it will probably never be established
against a No-trump. Even if the long suit be headed by Queen, Knave, it
may be important to show it, as the partner may hold an honor, in which
case the suit may be quickly established. When the long suit is headed
by a Knave, it should not be shown unless the hand contain more than one
reentry. It may be so necessary for the Third Hand, in the position
under consideration, to indicate a lead that no absolute strength
requirement, such as a fixed number of tricks, is essential for a bid.
It frequently keeps the adverse No-trumper from going game to have the
right suit called originally--otherwise, the Dealer has to lead his own
suit, and when the Third Hand is without strength in it, such a lead
greatly facilitates the Declarer. WHEN THE DEALER HAS SHOWN STRENGTH AND
THE SECOND HAND PASSED One of the cardinal principles of harmonious team
play is that when the


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