CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

Detailed explanation-1: -As soon as Mrs Pumphrey came to know that Tricki was recovering rapidly, she started sending fresh eggs and brandy bottles to build up Tricki’s strength. The doctor and his friends were enjoying those eggs and brandy. Therefore, he felt the temptation to keep Tricki on as a permanent guest.

Detailed explanation-2: -Solution : The moment Mrs Pumphrey heard that Tricki was out of danger and convalescing, she was excited. She started bringing fresh eggs, two dozen at a time, to build up his strength. Wine and brandy were given to enrich Tricki.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mrs Pumphrey thinks that the dog’s recovery is “a triumph of surgery” because in two weeks Tricki had recovered completely and had been transformed into a hard-muscled animal. When Tricki saw her he leaped into her lap and licked her face. She was so excited that tears started rolling out of her eyes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pumphrey is worried about Tricki because he would eat nothing and spend all his time lying on the rug and panting. He refused to eat his favourite dishes and would have bouts of vomiting. Tricki did not want to go for walks or do anything at all.

Detailed explanation-5: -Tricki’s recovery was amazingly rapid. He was not given food but plenty of water. After a few days, Tricki started taking an interest in his surroundings. He was transformed into a flexible and hard-muscled dog.