A woman's conversion in Chicago via the example of four 'Mormon' boys

A woman in Chicago was converted to the Church simply by observing the behavior of four 'Mormon' boys boarding with her while they attended college. She noticed they were clean, did not use alcohol or tobacco, avoided profanity, were morally clean, prayed daily, and read good books. Her curiosity about their books led her to read them, resulting in her gaining a knowledge of the truth and joining the Church.

Fuller account of this event (as retold in The Latter-day Saints' Millennial Star, Vol. 71, No. 25 (June 24, 1909), p. 393):

To illustrate the force of example and the influence that emanates from those who let their light shine in their daily deportment, we recall how a woman in the great city of Chicago was brought into the Church without other aid than the conduct of four "Mormon" boys who boarded with her while they attended one of the colleges. She noticed early during their stay that they did not remain out late at night; that they did not use liquor or tobacco, and did not indulge in profanity. She soon learned, also, that they were morally clean, held their prayers night and morning, and read good books. They were attractive in their cleanly personality, and she took an unusual interest in them. While tidying up their rooms she observed the books they read, became curious and before long asked permission to read them. This was granted, and she gained a knowledge of the truth. The young men were not doing missionary work, but they let the light shine which the Lord had blessed them with, and thus glorified His holy name.