h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

But it's the only way to get a good score!

*Plays 9 clubs*

I am supposed to be on a diet.

Only 1 sugar in the please

Try it without - you could get used to it!

*plays 5 of hearts*

But I've given up smoking, never have more than 4 units a week, and I've given up crisps.

*plays 10 clubs*

If it wasn't for the sex, and drugs, and rock'n'roll I'd be soooo boring.

Your call again.

*Thinks - wonder what other vices he's hiding?*

OK, 5 cards each now - let's see - trumps is clubs.

*leads Ace of hearts*

Do you think there's anyone else in her we haven't noticed?

Someone else - here ? Are you suggesting someone may have sneaked in since we started 5 weeks ago ?

Surely we'd have noticed ? Oh - but this is SHADOW

**peers nervously around room**

Noooo.

*Lifts cards minutest fraction off the table and bends down to view them**

*Plays 7*

Is it Lisa Walters ?

*Wanders to bar pours turns round suddenly, looks under table, peeks behind curtains, looks up chimmney, returns and sits down*

Just checking.

Hallo.Have you lost something?What are we looking for?Not an ace up the sleeve I hope.

Incog.

*plays 10 of clubs while nobody's looking*

*Stares dumfounded at 10 Clubs on table*

Did you hear something then ?

*Counts cards*

Ha ! I can see you. *Peers into corner*

*Plays Queen Clubs*

Do you find it spooky here ?

*Plays Jack*

Sometimes I could swear someone else comes in

It's the shadows (!) in the corners - comes of having these low lamps over the card table.

*adjusts green eyeshade & armbands*

*plays 6 of diamonds*

*Bangs head on hanging lamp*

I see what you mean.

*Plays 8 diamonds*

Are we mad do you think ?

*plays four of clubs*


If we think we're mad, then we can't be (Catch 22). Best not to think about it.


*plays 7 of spades*

Ah, but what if we only say we are mad because it's obvious from any observations of humans, but never actually believe it because we are ruled by animal necessity and it would destroy the lie of our lives.

Why are all these cards stashed everywhere.Aces,kings secreted all over the place.Oh well better put them away.Wish folks would tidy up in here.


Incog.

Could explain why I haven't seen one since the game started.

*Plays 3 of clubs*

My call this time

*Tries NOT to think about being mad*

We'll have Diamonds I think

*Leads 10 Diamonds*

Dunno where that Maduin was hiding, but it was deep hole. I think I'm getting one of my headaches

*casts hand across fevered brow in mock anguish*

Would you like some aspirin? There's some in the first aid box in the kitchen.

*plays 4 of diamonds*

No thanks - I'll try another - usually works eventually

*Plays 5 diamonds*

Or the monopoly board for the matter. It's so inconvenient when all the houses bounce out of place.