Question

Why does the conductor call valli madam?​

Answer 1

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

Explanation:

When the conductor stretches out his hand to help Valli get on the bus, she acts like a mature lady and says that she can get on by herself. She also says that she doesnot need help. The conductor is a cheerful person and fond of joking. So, he calls Valli 'madam'.