The comeback of Daniela

6 changes of leader: this one was a tug of war.

Laura closed the table from the back, on 105 points — there is always a next game. In the third of the opening eights, Laura bid 2 and took 6 — and Catalin and Daniela went down with them.

Mihai finished 5th with 111 points. The place above was a single point away. Mihai was even in front after the last of the opening eights.

Ana finishes right in the middle — neither hot nor cold — 4th, with 112 points. 2 hands in a row: the whole table kept its word, only Ana didn't — but insisted, with dignity. Ana spent a long time on the red lantern and came out clean — determined not to buy the round.

Third, on the podium: Catalin, up there with eyes on the top step. 2 hands in a row: the whole table kept its word, only Catalin didn't — but insisted, with dignity. Catalin was even in front after the two-card hand on the way down.

CCC took second with 126 points — a fine evening, but the gods of whist were busy elsewhere. 2 hands in a row: CCC broke the contract each time while everyone else made theirs. CCC was even in front after the four-card hand on the way down.

Daniela wins by 30 clear. That's not whist any more, it's a parade with a brass band.

Congratulations to all — see you at the next table!