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Edla was more persuasive than the ironmaster because of her gentle compassionate behavior towards the Peddler and the kind manner in which she spoke. This convinced the Peddler to change his mind and accept her invitation to spend one evening with them. Although she had her misgivings about the Peddler, she was happy to help a poor homeless man who had earlier been chased away by all.
She wanted him to spend a day in peace and partake of the festivities of Christmas. She had been kind and friendly to him, sympathizing with his condition and making him part of their family fqr a day. This act of kindness made the Peddler .change his ways and he left them with a Christmas present for Edla and also returned the money he had stolen from the Crofter.