The youth seemed to be unable to draw the conclusion.
"Therefore," said the mentor, "it is well to remember the old rule in whist."
"Which is—?" asked Apollodorus.
"When in doubt, trump the trick."
"But what is the special application of that rule to this case?"
"Precisely this, that the doubting smoker should follow the advice of Punch to those about to marry."
"Which is—?" asked Apollodorus.
"Don't."
(September, 1883)