It was a dull winter afternoon. i was waiting for carol

it was a dull winter afternoon. I was waiting for Carol, but she was hopelessly late. the weather didn't encourage a long walk, so I dropped into a little cafe. Though it was practically empty, the only table, from which I could see the bus stop where Carol would appear, was occupied. A tall fellow of approximately my age was sitting there reading a pocketsize book.

-Can I take this seat?

-yeah, sure. - The fellow glanced at me and went on reading