She said that she had never tried to do anything to please any one but herself until she came here.

Then when you stood up for her, and fixed things so she could go to the reception, she said she held up her right hand and swore to herself that she'd try to be worthy of our friendship.

That's why she's trying not to use slang, and to be more generous.

She keeps her things in order, too.

You noticed how nice everything looked to-day." "Miriam, not I, is responsible for the change," said Grace.