It was impossible for even the most seasoned observer to tell which was which without a scorecard.

"If Tony lands a £50,000 sponsorship," said one seasoned observer, "the first thing he does is spend £5,000 on the people who have given him the money."

It all looked very efficient and orderly, but for a seasoned observer it was clearly bad guy one, good guys naught.

'It was all very, very Viennese,' smiles one seasoned observer.

These were bright young theorists, not seasoned observers.

But so much of Russian politics is subterranean that it is difficult even for seasoned political observers to divine what is happening.

All about them were the glories of the firmament, which never fail to awe the most seasoned observer.

Few seasoned observers believe the Grumman scheme has a chance.

But seasoned observers of such events said the tab for Putnam would probably be $100,000 to $200,000.

With battle lines drawn, even the most seasoned political observers are unsure of what the outcome will be.