The Poor, Innocent Victim
What type of bridge player is the most spirit-blighting? Some favor the talking player; some the cheat—but we must vote, on every ballot, for the three girlies mirrored on this page. First, there is the creature shown above, who, after losing five rubbers, suddenly registers horror with the orbs, and exclaims in dismay: “Heavens! are we playing for money? I never dreamed of such a thing! I never play for anything!” Note the indifference of the other participants—intensified by financial anguish.