This story could be a mixture of both: real life episode and a mere fiction. Mrs. Pumphrey is a rich lady and has a pet dog. It is because of her overindulgence that she overfeeds her dog which results in his being overweight and restless . Although her intention was not wrong but excess of everything is bad. This episode can be treated as a fiction for those who do not take things seriously.At the same time It can be called a real life episode for the people who take excessive care of their **** and thus spoil their habits.
