Meanwhile I will see your father, and rid you, I trust, of his presence." The banker, who spoke in a very hurried and even impatient voice, waited for no reply, but took his way to Alice's house.

Alice herself did not follow, but remained in the very place where she was left, till joined by her servant, who then conducted her to the rich man's residence...
But Alice's mind had not recovered its shock, and her thoughts wandered alarmingly..