What was james herriot decision regarding tricki illness? How did mrs pumphrey react to his suggestion?
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The narrator is full of common sense. He was very concerned for Tricki when he saw its
appearance. He immediately told Mrs Pumphrey to stop giving it food and sweets, and
to take it out for daily walks. When she called him to describe Tricki's deteriorating
condition, he immediately took the dog with him to the surgery. He took good care of it
all the while and helped it recover completely.
He could be called tactful as he enjoyed the eggs, wine and brandy that Mrs
Pumphrey had brought for the dog. He was even tempted to keep Tricki as a permanent
guest in order to continue enjoying these luxuries. However, he was a good man. Thus,
he called Mrs Pumphrey and told her to take the dog home when it had fully recovered.
Explanation:
When magnesium ribbon is exposed to air, it forms a layer of magnesium oxide on its surface. This layer of magnesium oxide, being a stable compound, prevents further reaction of magnesium with oxygen. Hence, it should be cleaned before burning in air to remove this layer so that the metal can be exposed to air properly.