I want to know what worked this transformation.

It is really too good to be true.
I've always wanted Miriam to be friends with Anne, but I had just about lost all hope." Grace followed David up the stairs and through the hall to his workshop, which was situated at the back of the house.
"Now," said the young man, as he pushed forward a stool for his guest, "fire away." Grace began with their call at the house, their walk in search of Miriam, and their adventure with the tramp, modestly making light of her own bravery.

When she had finished, David held out his hand, his face glowing with appreciation "Grace," he said, "you've more spirit and courage than any girl I ever knew.

You ought to have been a boy.

You would have done great things." Grace felt that this was the highest compliment David could pay her.