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. RIGAL: What would you bid with ; A-K-Q-J-10-4, k 3, l Q-J, ' K-10-6-3, no one vulnerable, after your left-hand opponent's one-heart opening is raised to two on your right? Fredericksburg, Va.