 Sigfried s university friend, Henry Clintock, moves to the area and Sigfried tries to arrange for Ewan Ross, whose veterinary practice is still in decline, to be his regular vet. James and Sigfried agree to care for Tricki Woo when Mrs. Pumphrey is away to France. James panics however when Tricki disappears. James provides advice to a young farmer on the purchase of a flock of sheep.