Notes For All Chapters English Footprints without Feet Class 10 CBSE
1️⃣ Characters
| Character | Description |
|---|---|
| Tricki | A small, pampered dog, extremely fond of food. He becomes lazy, fat, and ill because of overfeeding. |
| Mrs. Pumphrey | A rich, kind-hearted but foolish lady who loves Tricki too much. She spoils him with too many treats, sweets, and special meals. |
| Mr. Herriot | The narrator of the story, a veterinary surgeon. He is sensible, practical, caring, and uses common sense to cure Tricki. |
| Household Staff | Mrs. Pumphrey’s servants, chauffeur, maids who all adore Tricki and fuss over him. |
| Other Dogs | The group of dogs at Herriot’s surgery who help Tricki recover by playing and running around with him. |
2️⃣ Introduction of the Story
- The narrator (Mr. Herriot) sees Tricki on the road and is shocked by his condition.
- Tricki is described as looking like a bloated sausage with legs sticking out.
- His eyes are red and watery, and his tongue is hanging out.
- Mrs. Pumphrey explains that Tricki had been listless (without energy).
- She thought Tricki was suffering from malnutrition, so she gave him:
- Malt, cod-liver oil
- Horlicks at night
- Cream cakes and chocolates (because she couldn’t refuse him)
- Mr. Herriot warns her that Tricki needs less food and more exercise, otherwise he will fall seriously ill.
3️⃣ Tricki’s Illness
- After a few days, Mr. Herriot gets a call from Mrs. Pumphrey.
- Tricki is now:
- Refusing to eat
- Vomiting
- Panting and lying all day on a rug
- Too weak to go for walks
- Mr. Herriot decides that hospitalisation is the only solution.
- Mrs. Pumphrey is very upset but agrees reluctantly.
- The servants rush with Tricki’s beds, cushions, toys, bowls, coats to send with him.
- Everyone cries when Tricki is taken away.
4️⃣ Treatment at the Surgery
- Tricki is given no food for two days – only water.
- Slowly he begins to show interest in life around him.
- By the third day:
- He starts whimpering to go outside.
- He joins other dogs in the yard.
- He plays and runs with them despite his fat body.
- Tricki is never given medicines or injections – only natural recovery.
- He gets regular exercise with the other dogs.
- He becomes stronger, fights for food at mealtimes, and even hunts rats.
- Tricki enjoys the company of other dogs and has the best time of his life.
5️⃣ Mrs. Pumphrey’s Reactions During Treatment
- She calls the surgery several times a day to ask about Tricki’s health.
- Sends fresh eggs, bottles of wine, and brandy to “help Tricki recover.”
- Herriot and his partners enjoy these luxuries themselves, having a great time.
6️⃣ Tricki’s Recovery
- Within two weeks, Tricki becomes a completely transformed dog:
- Slim and active
- Strong and muscular
- Runs and plays happily with other dogs
- Mr. Herriot calls Mrs. Pumphrey to collect Tricki.
- Tricki jumps excitedly into her lap.
- Mrs. Pumphrey has tears of joy in her eyes and calls it a “Triumph of Surgery.”
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