In the short story The Chrysanthemums, the stranger's motivation for pretending to be interested in Elisa's chrysanthemums is because he wants Elisa to give him work so he can earn some money.He is a poor tinker who may not be able to afford dinner unless he is given some sort of a job by Elisa.
The stranger became pretending to be interested in Elisa chrysanthemums as he needs work from her and want to earn the money.
The stranger compliments her look and beauty and attract the Elisa towards him.
Elisa invited that stranger to her garden. The man helped her in her garden work and often encourages her.
In the end, she came to know that he loved someone else and her heart was broken.
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