He entered the room, I could tell by the look in his face that he knew what was going on. People are used to waiting for him, they expect nothing else when arranging a meeting and the room remains without his presence at the agreed time. It is a part of him - he knows, everyone knows. What would people think of him if he came early? They'd think something's wrong with him and that he needs help. To be early or to be late? Both have their rights and wrongs, and for this guy its right to be wrong.