Shall we say two years?
I should think that you have a full two years before you." "In two years your pension would bring you in L1,600.

Now I will do my very best for you, Admiral! I will advance you L2,000, and you can make over to me your pension for your life.

It is pure speculation on my part.

If you die to-morrow I lose my money.

If the doctor's prophecy is correct I shall still be out of pocket.