Answer:
Isolation—this passage illustrates how sad Walton feels about having no one to share his success or failure with.
The 2 1/2 lbs. of turkey for 6.25 is a better buy because it costs less per pound. The 3 1/3 lbs of turkey costs about $3.15 per pound, whereas the 2 1/2 lbs of turkey is only $2.50 per pound.