Question

what made james herriot expect a call from mrs pumphrey
NCERT class 10 : footprints without feet

Answer 1

Dr. James Herriot knew that poor lifestyle of tricki will make him unwell and thus Mrs. Pumphrey will call him.

• The question has been asked from the story A Triumph of Surgery.
• Tricki was a pampered dog and was fed the best of delicacies. The dog had become so fat due to the food and zero physical activity it was obvious for the dog to fall ill.
• James Herriot's experience with Mrs. Pumphrey and Tricki made him expect a call to seek support. He was certain that the extra diet and no physical acitivity would soon endanger Tricki's health and just as expected, a few days later, Mrs Pumphrey called the vet.

Answer 2

James Herriot expect a call from Mrs. Pumphrey:

The unwell condition of Tricki made James Herriot expect a call from Mrs. Pumphrey.

Explanation:

• Tricki is pet dog of Mrs. Pumphrey. She loved her dog very much and she didn't want her dog to he malnutritious. So, she gave him food unconditionally.
• The extra food and no physical activities made Tricki very unhealthy which worried Mrs. Pumphrey.
• She met Dr. James Herriot on their walk and he asked her to give a call to make the dog healthy again.
• The doctor was a wise and passionate person who kept the dog in diet and made the dog healthy again.