lead??

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♥ 987543

♦ Q9

♣ KT52

you south have the hand shown above



a. at pairs

b. at imps



what would you lead after the auction, north south silent;



west deals bids 1 diamond ; north pass; east 1 spade

west 2 spades ; east 4 spades??



on the actual deal which I will give later I think east should be taking the same number of tricks regardless of lead, but I am interested in the recommended thought process for lead selection



thanks

bill

lead??