A Rather Trying Partner

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By Z.H.

A Rather Trying Partner

A rather trying partner
will invariably
mention
Her heart
But
you play alone
therefore
you are honor bound
your partner
counts on you
for
confidence
when
your partner
is suffering
the best thing you can say is, “I’m very sorry, partner,” and
let it go at that