Why didi Mrs pumphery make a …

Answer:
Suddenly Tricki stopped eating. He refused even his favourite dishes and had bouts of vomiting. He spent all the time lying on rug, panting and did not do anything. So Mrs Pumphrey was distraught and made a frantic call to Dr Herriot.

The story "A Triumph of Surgery" is about an over-indulgent, foolish lady, who spoils her pet dog so much that he had to be taken to the hospital. Mr. Herriot, the veterinarian, had to remove Tricki from Mrs. Pumphrey's care for his own good. The first phone call was made to inform Mr. Herriot about Tricki's failing health. In spite of strict instructions from the veterinarian , Mrs. Pumphrey continued to give Tricki sweets, chocolates and cakes. Finally, Mr. Herriot decided to take Tricki to the hospital, because that was the only method by which he could ensure the dog's survival. However, Mrs. Pumphrey would keep on calling the hospital nearly fifteen times a day, to enquire about Tricki's health. The poor dog was being spoilt to death by his mistress! Mrs. Pumphrey's phone calls were out of concern, but they add to the humor in the story.