How did Sapatnekar's feelings toward Sai Baba change throughout his experience in Shirdi?

Sapatnekar's feelings underwent a dramatic transformation. Initially, as mentioned in Chapter 48, he was argumentative and doubtful about Baba, and he later wondered if this was the cause of Baba's apparent displeasure. This led to a period of deep distress and dejection when Baba repeatedly rebuffed him. However, the turning point came when he witnessed Baba recount his entire life story in a conversation with another person. Hearing his own history from Sai's mouth filled him with "great wonder." According to Chapter 48, this profound experience completely erased his doubts, etching a "deep respect for Sai’s feet" in his mind and replacing his sorrow with unwavering reverence.