When the fingers pressed and prodded at the base of his ears the pleasurable sensation increased; and when, with a final rub and scratch, the man left him alone and went away, all fear had died out of White Fang. —White Fang, Jack London Which sentence is the best way to paraphrase this paragraph? White Fang is calmed by the man scratching him behind the ears.
White Fang enjoys being scratched on his belly when he is afraid.
White Fang has formed a close relationship with someone and does not mind showing his affection.