Why does Emilie's grandfather decide to turn Joey over to Albert? Do you think it is the right thing to do? Why or why not? Use evidence to support your response.

At first, Grandfather tries to leave with Joey, but the horse insists on returning to Albert's side. Initially, Grandfather only offers Albert his father's military regalia, which Albert had tied to the horse before it was sold to the army.

Finally, Grandfather does relent to giving the horse over in his granddaughter's name: she would have approved of this.