Question
How did the word 'convalescing' affect Tricki's mistress, Mrs Pumphrey?

Answer

The moment Mrs Pumphrey heard that Tricki was out of danger and convalescing, she was excited. She started bringing fresh eggs, two dozen at a time, to build up his strength. Wine and brandy were given to enrich Tricki's blood. For a few nights, brandy was rolled around, inhaled and reverently drunk.

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