(i)“Stop the bus! Stop the bus!” And a tiny hand was raised commandingly.

(ii)“Yes, I simply have to go to town,” said Valli, still standing outside the bus.

(iii) “There’s nobody here who’s a child ,” she said haughtily. “I’ve paid my thirty paise like everyone else.

(iv) “Never mind,” she said, “I can get on by myself. You don’t have to help me. I’m not a child, I tell you,” she said.

(v) “You needn’t bother about me. I can take care of myself,” Valli said, turning her face toward the window and staring out.

(vi) Then she turned to the conductor and said, “Well, sir, I hope to see you again.”

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These words show that Valli is a mature, determined and independent girl. Although she is only eight years of age, she has confidence and can take care of herself