DEAR READER:: Double shows values and a desire to penalize the opponents. Subsequent doubles by either side are for penalty. Pass followed by double signifies cards, but this is optional in nature. If ...

DEAR MR. WOLFF: Vulnerable against not, I held ; 6-5-4, k A-J-10-8-7-5-4, l 3, ' J-2. My left-hand opponent opened one diamond, my partner overcalled one spade and the next hand cue-bid two spades, ...

DEAR READER: You can say "I reserve my rights" after the bidding and then call the director at the end of the hand if you wish. The situation is more complicated if screens are in use, but for the ...