Chapter 19 Summary

Herriot receives an invitation from Tricki Woo to attend a party at Mrs. Pumphrey's. This invitation causes a great deal of hysteria at Skedale House, as most dogs do not send their vets invitations. Herriot agrees to go and is greeted by Mrs. Pumphrey. She takes him to visit Tricki, who has been locked up for the festivities. Herriot sees the amount of food that Mrs. Pumphrey has put out for the dog. Two heaping bowls of chicken and cake have been left for the tiny Pekinese. Herriot demands that Mrs. Pumphrey remove the cake and most of the chicken, and she eagerly complies.

During the party, Herriot has too much champagne and thoroughly enjoys himself. After wishing Tricki a good night, he heads home to bed. A call pierces his slumber, and he drags himself out of bed to help a gilt...