a wait-and-see policy on the president

The lidded box was much more useful than the one without the cover which allowed all the dust in.

“On the contrary, show them both in, and bring us a can of Tulamyde Gold and some cookies. It will not be said that I am stingy with important guests,” Emmeran Stoerrebrandt proclaimed. Yet another violation of his dietary rules. He regretted it almost at once. At least until the Magistra rushed into the room, her face set in a grim scowl.

They played, and Creed and his young partner won the first rubber, winning the two first games running.