The White Cliffs of Dover Page #3

to be pretty good at that,

And Ive got some chessmen here, too.

You have?

A sort of heirloom. Very

well, then, Ill venture in.

May I be excused?

Certainly.

Isn't that wonderful? A real ball.

Oh, it's so different, so English.

It's like a Victorian

novel come to life.

Oh, and I won't mind going home now.

I shall really have seen something.

I wouldn't count on it too much.

I don't understand.

Well, he's a very old

man. He has his fancies.

He's been with me for 8 years,

And every year he tells

me he's going to this ball.

Perhaps you don't know, dear,

But the duchess of Waverly is the

most exclusive hostess in London.

Oh, I hope you're not disappointed.

I'm dreadfully disappointed.

If you'll excuse me,

I'll see if my father wants anything.

Of course, my dear,

And you'll be busy with your packing.

Too bad, isn't it? Such

a nice little thing.

Not a bit like an American.

No.

Not entirely new.

Oh?

If Im not mistaken, Blackburn

introduced that variation

In the Hastings tournament in '95.

Blackburn?

The British chess master.

Oh, you're wrong there, colonel.

Pillsbury introduced that move.

Are you sure? Pillsbury?

Positive. Paris, 1900.

Oh, Pillsbury in Paris?

That's right. You can bet

your bottom dollar on it.

Father, don't be so cocksure.

It's hardly raining now.

I think Ill go out

and look at the shops.

Yeah, do that, dear.

Good idea. Get yourself a new bonnet.

Have a nice time, you two,

And don't get into any arguments.

Charming girl. Yes.

It's refreshing to see

someone young around.

These-These are very

interesting pieces, colonel.

Where did you pick them up?

Oh, well, a family heirloom.

Oh.

Yes, these pieces are

over 100 years old.

Really?

Well, now, to follow up

the Blackburn variation.

Pillsbury-

The American master

Pillsbury in Paris, 1900.

I...

your daughter said we were not to argue.

Otherwise

- Otherwise what?

I should point out

That this surprise move of a

pawn is typically Blackburn.

Blackburn is not the only chess

player who can push a pawn around.

Well, perhaps we'd better

get on with the game.

Yes, perhaps we had...

though your position

doesn't look any too good.

Huh! That remains to be seen.

Well, it's your move.

I'll prove it to you later.

Prove what?

That this variation was introduced

By Pillsbury in Paris.

Oh, to the devil with

Pillsbury in Paris.

Well, credit where

credit is due, that's all.

Exactly, and Im quite positive

The move originated in the

Hastings tournament in '95.

By Blackburn, eh?

By Blackburn, certainly.

The British chess master?

Quite.

Pillsbury was the

chess master of America.

I'm quite aware of that, Mr. Dunn.

You're darn tooting you're aware of it.

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