she did n't dare go wandering around the property until she knew where any alarms or traps were hidden , but she was intrigued with the large animal foraging in the forest so close to the house . my parents were older , extremely conservative , and so involved in my life , they forgot to have one of their own . `` ah , so it 's fallen down , has it ? '' `` likewise , '' he said , and turned back to the game . 