Why did Edla still entertain the peddler even after she knew the truth about him?

 

Why did Edla still entertain the peddler even after she knew the truth about him?

 

Answer – 

Edla had always assumed that the peddler was a poor, homeless tramp. The first look at his faced indicated to her that either he was escaping from the police or he had stolen something. As a result, when his true identity was revealed, she did not feel cheated. Instead, she felt terrible for him and his plight, and she pleaded on his behalf. She and her father had promised him Christmas cheer, and it seemed wrong to send him away.

 

 

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