[blml] Another L27

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Director: How can I help you?

Beginner A:  The auction has just gone 1C - (1S) - 1H

Director: Why did you bid 1H,  Sir? Did you not see the 1S bid?

Beginner B: Yes, but I thought hearts  ranked above spades ... I forgot they 
didn't.

Director: Hmm ... It looks  like the IB had no systemic meaning whatsoever 
(bids below 1S are not on your  convention card), therefore you can substitute 
any call you wish. Other than a  jump bid. As 1C - (1S) - 1H does not exist you 
do not have to make a bid which  shows four or more hearts and responding 
values.

Beginner B: Ah,  excellent, so I can bid 1NT.

Director: Yes, but the fact that you bid 1H  because you thought hearts 
ranked above spades is UI to your  partner.

Beginner B: What is UI?

Director: Let me explain.[Half an  hour elapses ....]

Paul Lamford