Story # 2: Taste by Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl (1916 - 1990) was a British novelist, short story writer and screenwriter of Norwegian descent, who rose to prominence in the 1940's with works for both children and adults, and became one of the world's bestselling authors.

Roald Dahl's humor-tinged story begins as a dinner gathering and grows into a rivalry between homeowner Mike Schofield and an arrogant, overbearing wine expert named Richard Pratt. Schofield challenges Pratt to a test of his expertise and their wager grows until the stakes are immense. Neither party can afford to lose, but neither will call off the bet.

What is your reaction to how Mike Schofield treats his wife and daughter?

How would you react in this situation if you were the daughter?

Do you believe in making bets?

"Now Michael!" his wife said. "Keep calm now......
What do you think happens next?


Deception is the topic along these stories.
What role does deception play in this one?