The context clues show that the statement that best explains the phrase is D. By showing Fernand is close by and balancing on a chair, the reader gets a glimpse of Fernand's personality.
It should be noted that context clues are the hints that are given in a story that enables the readers understand the story.
In this case, ten author simply showed his personality through the phrase.
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