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FOSTER'S RUSSIAN BANK
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place the seven of diamonds on his opponent's discard, as he can take it back again any time he wants it, as long as it is not covered. Beginning with his stock (the twelve cards on his right), he turns up the

♡K, which goes into the space just made vacant by the removal of the seven of diamonds. The ♢8 goes on the ♧9, as it is usually better to continue a sequence whenever possible, in preference to building on an opponent's discard pile or stock. The ♤Q goes on the ♢K. He then turns the

♢9. This gives him a choice. He can let that card remain on the top of his stock, and turn his attention to his hand, or he can play the eight and nine of diamonds on his opponent's discard. Should he turn from his stock and be unable to play that