Empathy is the act of sharing and understanding the feelings of someone else. So I'd go with:
C. <span>Ask him how he’s feeling</span>
Is telepathic the word that you're looking for?
Control because they had to act mainerly
Answer:
I believe the answer is B.) A fat but lively older man
Explanation:
"you hair has become very white"
"...at your age, it is right?"
"in my youth"
and the title being 'father' William shows that the man is old
"...[you] stand on your head" shows that he is more active then you think
Hope this helps
