Gain, acquire, capture, inherit, educe, access, snag, secure
Maybe the last one because the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning: the irony of her reply, “How nice!” ... a technique of indicating, as through character or plot development, an intention or attitude opposite to that which is actually or ostensibly stated.
The most likely answer is : try to get the reader to have an emotional response to the story
were there no more options ?
