Question

Why does Walt not join in the conversation between his wife and Skiff Miller?

Answer 1

Answer:

Skiff Miller wanted to take the dog back and go to Alaska with him, but to do this he would have to take it from the couple that took the dog in and took good care of it. Skiff Miller must have gotten attached to the dog and felt a sense of love, he believed he was the better owner and that the dog wanted to be with him more than the couple because he raised the dog like he was its mother. That's all I remember from the book, hope it helps

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Answer 2

Answer:

Walt does not want to join the conversation between his wife Madge and Skiff Miller, because his wife was extremely artful at persuasion and was doing a great job of convincing Skiff Miller to give them the dog.

She is successful because finally Skiff agrees to let the dog choose for himself whether it wants to stay with the couple or go with Skiff.