Posted 2016-May-18, 12:49
MP, Instant, 35
South's explanations are truncated, but a relevant point is that 4H showed, apparently, 21+ TP.
I bid 3D in case partner had unequal length in the majors. It seemed a safe enough call, being well within the described explanation.
I don't know what North was playing at. Even if I did have 21 TP ...
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