1.   Ann took the baby in her arms and stroked his cheek.

2.   It showed, she stroked his cheek.

3.   He put up a finger and stroked her cheek.

4.   Slowly he eased away from her, stroking her cheek with his hand.

5.   He stroked her cheek gently.

6.   He stroked her cheek gently with his finger.

7.   With the fingers of his free hand he gently stroked her cheek.

8.   He reached out one hand to stroke her cheek.

9.   He smiled, stroking her cheek.

10.   He bent his blond head, kissed her, and stroked her cheek.