Question

2. Why does the conductor call Valli ‘madam’?​

Answer 1

Answer:

When the conductor stretched out his hand to help her get on the bus, Valli said commandingly that she could get on by herself, and that she did not require his help. She did not act like a child, but as a grown-up girl and therefore, the conductor called her 'madam'.

Answer 2

Better you Ask the conductor ( Just a small joke )

Answer:

The conductor called Valli 'madam' because she behaved like a woman. She declined his help and was very quick in her answers to the conductor's questions. This made the conductor call him madam.