Answer:
A-I wanted to help
Step-by-step explanation:
According to my calculations
Thornton knelt down by Buck's side. He took his head in his two hands and rested cheek on cheek. He did not playfully shake him, as was his wont, or murmur soft love curses; but he whispered in his ear. "As you love me, Buck. As you love me," was what he whispered. Buck whined with suppressed eagerness.
Based on his actions that you can tell hes sad because he wanted to help.