Card-reading

I did not know a triple squeeze of the show-up kind had manifested itself, but West’s spade discards signaled unease.

While I debated long whether to play for a spectacular endplay, (I might have played Ace and another club, playing west to have come down to Qxx of hearts), but counting in spades and common sense at matchpoints prevailed. I said 'Aha' when I understood West was dealt Qx tight of hearts. Almost gave west the lead before smelling a fish.

A beginner playing fast might come to the same number of tricks but at least I thought long and hard.