Question

how did the mother react first how were her fears laid to rest​

Answer 1

mother is the world in everyone 's life.

Answer 2

At first, the mother was hesitated, annoyed and didn't wanted to talk to the old man as she was very suspicious person. Also she didn't wanted to do any kind of deal with the umbrella man.

Later, she accepted the deal as the deal seems to be reasonable, she gave a pound in exchange of the umbrella. She then proudly explained the need o judge people to her daughter.

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