How does Mr. Herriot's practical approach to Tricki's illness in contrast to Mrs. Pumphrey's emotional attachment highlight his role as both, a skilled veteran and a perceptive human being ? Elaborate. (A Triumph of Surgery)

Mr. Herriot – practical and sensible while Mrs. Pumphrey –emotional, sentimental overfed Tricki Mr. Herriot – concerned about Tricki’s health but Mrs. Pumphery out of her love and pampering provides all the comfort to Tricki without bothering health hazards. (Q.P. CODE /Set No $\displaystyle 184$/$\displaystyle 2$-$\displaystyle 2$-$\displaystyle 3$) Mr. Herriot gives practical treatment to Tricki on the other hand Mrs. Pumphery shows her blind affection and ignores the doctor’s advice. Mr. Herriot – a trained veteran, knows proper treatment for Tricki, hospitalizes it to recover Gives simple treatment, keep Tricki under observation and cures Tricki without any medicine His firm yet compassionate and patient nature cures Tricki. Had a perceptive understanding of human nature with a balance of skill and humanity , Mrs Pumphrey knew only to pamper.