My New Commute - Character 5

I hopped on the full Metro to find myself standing, not a bad situation for four stops, but one where the need to balance the book becomes paramount. I wrapped myself around a pole and braced myself while trying to get through a few pages of text. I looked up when I found someone tugging on my sleeve. A small woman was trying to get my attention to inquire if I wanted the available seat. Since she seemed more in need than I and I had only three more stops, I gestured for her to take the spot. Graying bangs emerged from her colorful blue knit hat. She wore a parka of matching blue and sneakers to get about the slippery streets. She buried her face in the newspaper, having done her good deed for the day.