Expensive Choice

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Dealer: South
Vuln: Game All
Scoring: IMPs
  1. spade9 7
  2. heartA K 9
  3. diamond9 4 3 2
  4. clubQ J 6 3
Green square in centre

Contract: 4heartx
Declarer: South
Lead: ?
West North East South
1heart
Pass 1spade 2club 2heart
3NT Pass Pass 4heart
Dble End
Knowing that East would probably hold six clubs or compensating strength, West boldly bid 3NT, but South was having none of it and went on with 4heart. Although West had no hesitations in applying the double, imagine he had to relinquish his defensive duties in favour of a better player.

What would you have led?
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