Chapters 23-26 Summary

In Chapter 23 Herriot makes a return visit to Bennett. This time he takes Colonel Bosworth's cat Maudie. Maudie has been struck in the face by a car, but Herriot believes Bennett can repair her injuries. After the surgery is complete Bennett invites Herriot to go with him to a veterinary meeting. Herriot has dressed in his best suit in an attempt to repair his image in the eyes of Bennett's wife. Since he is already dressed up, he decides to go along with Bennett.

Once they get in the car in Chapter 24 Herriot is surprised to learn the meeting is in Appleby. It is snowing heavily and Herriot has heard that the Bowes Moor Road is blocked. Herriot worries they will get to the meeting late. They arrive just as the meeting is ending but Herriot soon realizes this is just...