During the excitement, I helped the chauffeur to bring out the beds, toys, cushions, coats and bowls, none of which had been used. As the car moved away, Mrs Pumphrey leaned out of the window. Tears shone in her eyes. Her lips trembled. "Oh, Mr Herriot," she cried, "how can I ever thank you? This is a triumph of surgery!"
What did Mrs. Pumphrey say to Mr. Herriot and why?

Explanation

Mrs. Pumphrey was grateful to Mr. Herriot for saving Tricki.s life and called his effort "a triumph of surgery".