Taste and other Tales
Supporting ideas
The conflict was solved when the maid realized an object that Richard left in the study when he went to observe the wine they were going to compete for and win Louise's hand, when Richard's dishonesty was demonstrated the bet was canceled
Characters
Servant
Richard Pratt
President of a small society known as The Epicures
Author's wife
Author
Louise Shofield (Mike's daughter)
Mike's wife
1. Taste
Plot Line
Louise began to cry inconsolably, her mother was bewildered, Mike was frustrated and disappointed and Richard perceived himself as the winner
When the bet starts Richard strives to guess the name of the wine, its place of manufacture and its year. After several minutes Richard guesses the exact data
When they agreed on the agreements of the bet, Richard proposes that his prize be the hand of Louise.
Mike accepted the request since he was sure to have a very complicated wine to guess, regardless of whether his family totally disapproved of the game.
Everyone at the table was surprised and judged that request
During dinner strangely Richard looked very interested in Louise
Mike and Richard like to organize bets, in which the winner will be the one who guesses the name of the wine that will be taken and its year
Conflict
Richard wins the bet and therefore wins the chance to marry Louise who isn't really interested
Context
Dinner at Mike's house in London
