it (1)_____ a typical summer afternoon; (to be) the sun (2)______,

It (1)_____ a typical summer afternoon; (to be) the sun (2)______, the cars were creeping slowly round the corner of the park. (to shine) Five or six children (3) ______, near the fountain. (to play) All the world was wearing shorts or T-shirts, or bathing costumes; yet Walter Harrison, sitting on a park bench in his overcoat, was feeling cold and lonely. "When will it all end" he (4) ______. (to think) After a few minutes, he (5)_______ up and walked through the park gates. (to get) His adventure was about to begin.