When did the ironmaster realize his mistake?

Solution

The ironmaster came into the dining room for breakfast with the satisfaction that he had met his old regimental comrade by chance.

He assured her that once the stranger got cleaned and well-dressed up, she would see something different.

Just as he said this, the door opened and the stranger entered truly cleaned and nicely dressed up. The ironmaster looked at him with puckered brow. He realised soon that he made a mistake in taking the stranger as an old acquaintance in the reflection of the furnace. He couldn't mistake him, for his old regimental friend. He felt cheated and realised his mistake.

Some More Questions From The Rattrap Chapter

Why did the ironmaster speak kindly to the peddler and invite him home?

Why did the peddler decline the invitation?

What made the peddler accept Edla Willmansson’s invitation?
Or

Having rejected the ironmaster’s invitation. Why did the peddler accept the one extended by his daughter?

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The Rattrap

When did the ironmaster realize his mistake?

Some More Questions From The Rattrap Chapter

Why did the ironmaster speak kindly to the peddler and invite him home?

Why did the peddler decline the invitation?

What made the peddler accept Edla Willmansson’s invitation?
Or

Having rejected the ironmaster’s invitation. Why did the peddler accept the one extended by his daughter?

What doubts did Edla have about the peddler?