Just as you say.

I can make him another friendly call in a year or so from this time." The lawyer smiled in a way peculiar to himself, and then said-- "Hadn't you better be content with five thousand now.

This goose will, no doubt, lay golden eggs for some years to come." "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush," was the quick answer.
"I have gone in now for the ten thousand; and ten thousand I must have.

I may be content with a smaller sum at my next appearance." "You are to see him at four o'clock ?" said Grind.
"Yes; that was the hour I named.

So you must get all the necessary papers ready for me in time.