Footprints ch01 A Triumph of Surgery

CBSE Class 10 English Language and Literature
Revision Notes
Chapter 01
A Triumph of Surgery

James Herriot stops his car and sees the poor health of Mrs. Pumphrey’s dog, Tricki.
He advises Mrs. Pumphrey to put Tricki on a strict diet and make him exercise daily.
Mrs. Pumphery continues to overfeed Tricki, which worsens his condition.
She phones Herriot for help on noticing Triki’s deteriorating health.
Herriot decides to hospitalize Tricki for a fortnight to treat him.
Tricki’s hospitalization left Mrs. Pumphrey and helpers at home in tears.
Tricki was kept on a strict diet in the hospital. His diet was increased according to the improvements he showed.
Mrs. Pumphrey’s anxiousness about Tricki’s health went away on learning that Tricki was convalescing satisfactorily.
She started to send eggs, wine and brandy for Tricki to enrich his blood and improve his health.
These items were instead enjoyed by James Herriot and his partner.
Tricki transformed from a weak fat dog to a hard-muscled and agile one.
James Herriot calls Mrs. Pumphrey to come and take Tricki home.