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Comparing the Narrator's and Tricki's Mistress's Wealth

The narrator of the story "The Triumph of Surgery" by James Herriot is a veterinarian who works hard but doesn't seem to be very wealthy, at least not as wealthy as Tricki's mistress. Here are some reasons why:

1. Occupation: The narrator is a vet, which is a respectable and rewarding profession, but not necessarily a lucrative one. He often talks about how he has to manage his expenses and save money for emergencies.

2. Lifestyle: The narrator lives a modest life with his wife and two children. They have a small house with a garden, and they enjoy simple pleasures like walking in the countryside or playing with their pets. They don't seem to have expensive hobbies or taste for luxury.

3. Attitude: The narrator is a humble and compassionate person who cares more about his patients than his own interests. He often treats animals for free or at a discount if their owners can't afford his services. He also values the emotional bond between humans and animals and understands the value of pets as companions.

4. Comparison: In contrast, Tricki's mistress is portrayed as a wealthy and pampered woman who indulges her dog's every whim. She hires a private nurse to take care of Tricki, buys him expensive food and toys, and even takes him to a spa for a massage. She doesn't seem to care much about the cost or the inconvenience of her actions, as long as Tricki is happy.

5. Conclusion: Therefore, it's safe to say that the narrator is not as rich as Tricki's mistress, but he is content with his life and his work. He finds joy in helping animals and their owners, even if he doesn't get rich from it. He also learns valuable lessons from his experiences and shares them with his readers, such as the importance of prevention, observation, and communication in veterinary medicine.

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⇒No , the narrator was not as rich as Miss Pumphrey . The narrator is able to provide Tricki with a warm loose box as a bed whereas at Mrs Pumphrey’s house Tricki has a day bed , a night bed , cushions , toys , rubber rings , a breakfast bowl , a lunch bowl , a supper bowl , a whole wardrobe of tweed coats and perhaps many more things . Secondly , on hearing from the doctor about Tricki’s gradual recovery , Mrs Pumphrey sends along two dozen eggs at a time along with bottles of wine and brandy—all in order to help in Tricki’s speedy recovery. Finally when she calls upon the narrator to take her recovered dog back home she comes in a chauffeur-driven “thirty feet of gleaming black metal” an obvious reference to a limousine. All these instances point to the fact that Mrs Pumphrey lived a luxurious life.

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