[It's literally just the polite form of address. To call her anything else would be rude. But there are people from many countries here - she must have different customs. He smiles in return, not making any move towards her.]
Not at all. My name is Jean Valjean. [okay at this point it's almost exhilarating to use his actual name?] What would you prefer I call you?
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Not at all. My name is Jean Valjean. [okay at this point it's almost exhilarating to use his actual name?] What would you prefer I call you?