He at once wrote to Mr.
Fenwick, suggesting the propriety of getting the whole of Mr.
Markland's investment as early as possible.
"I hear," he said, "that he is somewhat inclined to vacillate.

That, after making up his mind to do a thing, and even after initiative steps are taken, he is apt to pause, look back, and reconsider.
This, of course, will not suit us.

The best way to manage him will be to get his money in our boat, and then we are sure of him.

He is very wealthy, and can be of great use in the prosecution of our schemes." Two or three days more elapsed, and Lyon was getting nervously anxious, when a letter from Fanny reached him.

It was brief, but of serious import.
"I have revealed all to my mother," it began, "and my heart feels lighter.