The other couple looked on sadly, the man with a grim set to his mouth and the woman stroking her child's golden hair.
The old man stroked his beard, looked extremely proud of himself.
Most men stroked themselves or reached for her when she came to them.
The man stroked the glossy neck of his own mount.
The man stroked him as one who cares for his hounds.
The man from Wisconsin stroked his chin, then stared at the floor.
The old man stroked his chin for a moment, as though thinking it over.
The old man put his hand up to her cheek and stroked it gently.
The old man stroked his beard as he pondered the question.
The young man stroked his chin, and then apparently came to a decision.