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Edla still entertained the peddler even after she knew the truth about him as she had _felt so happy when she thought how homelike and Christmassy she was going to make things for the poor hungry wretch. She said that the whole year long the peddler roamed without a single place where he was welcome. Wherever he turned, he was chased away. He was forever afraid of being arrested and cross-examined. So, she wanted him to enjoy a day of peace with them, just one day in the whole year. She also said that it was their mistake and they ought not to chase away a human being whom they had invited home and had promised Christmas cheer.
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