'A foolish report that you were seen in the city some days after your departure for the South, has disturbed his confidence, and he positively refuses to be a partner in the arrangement.' That looks bad; doesn't it?
Markland seems not to have the slightest suspicion, and says that he will take the whole forty thousand interest himself, if necessary.

He was going, immediately, to New York, to consult with Mr.Fenwick.A good move.

Fenwick understands himself thoroughly, and will manage our gentleman.
"Get the enclosed safely into the hands of Fanny, and with as little delay as possible.

I am growing rather nervous about the matter.

Be very discreet.