CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Valli didn’t want to go to the stall because she had saved only sixty paise for the trip. She had no spare money. So, when the conductor suggested that she get down and have a drink, she refused. He offered to bring a cold drink for her free of charge but she still refused.

Detailed explanation-2: -Valli didn’t want to go to the stall and have a drink because she didn’t have money for it. She even tried to refuse the offer of a treat by the conductor. This tells us that she was a wise girl and had self-control on her feelings.

Detailed explanation-3: -Even when the conductor offered her a cold drink free of charge, she refused firmly and said that she only wanted her ticket. This shows that Valli had a lot of self will and pride.

Detailed explanation-4: -Why did the conductor wanted Valli to sit? Answer: The conductor initially told Valli that as she has paid for the ticket, she should sit. When she refused he told her that she may fall and hurt herself when the bus takes a sharp turn.

Detailed explanation-5: -The conductor called Valli ‘madam’ because of her behaviour when the conductor tried to help her. The conductor tried to help Valli get on the bus. For doing so he stretched out his hand. Valli, on the other hand, behaved like a mature woman and said that she can help herself to get on the bus.