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A TRIUMPH OF SURGERY By James Herriot  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 Pumphrey continues to overfeed Tricki, which worsens his condition.  She calls Herriot for help on noticing Tricki’s deteriorating health.  Herriot decides to HOSPITALISE Tricki for a fortnight to treat him.  Tricki’s hospitalisation left Mrs Pumphrey and the 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 was transformed from a weak fat dog to a hard-muscled and agile one.  James Herriot calls Mrs Pumphrey to come and take Tricki home 1. “Herriot is dutiful doctor who cared for other’s EMOTIONS more than his PERSONAL interests.