Question

a) What according to Mrs Pumphrey was, so difficult"?
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Answer 1

Answer:

For Mrs Pumphrey, it was very difficult because she pampers Tricki like a spoiled child. Mrs Pumphrey is impractical but very compassionate and caring. She and her staff arrange all comforts, beds, cushions and toys for Tricki. She constantly enquires about his health from Dr Herriot.

Answer 2

Answer:

Mrs Pumphrey treated Tricki as her own child. She loved him very much. It was very difficult for her to see Tricki in such a situation. She was distraught when she had to make the decision to hospitalise Tricki, for her love for him knew no bounds.