who was Edla Willmansson?why di she visit the ironwork at night?
Edla Willmansson was the oldest daughter of the iron master. She was not very pretty but was humble and shy.
The iron master had mistaken the peddler as his old friend Von and had invited him to his house. However, the peddler realizing the truth refused the offer. When Edla heard about her father’s friend and his refusal about him coming to their house, she thought of going to the forge herself and inviting him. She was a kind and hospitable girl.