No, Charles, said John.
I haven't found an answer to the problem, not yet.
But I'm a lot closer than I was.
A lot closer, you say? That's great said Charles.
OK, we're going to need results soon.
Look, I'll have to tell our bosses a little more about your work - after all. they're paying us to do it; and they're paying us very well. And that means you'll get extra money in your paycheck if you finish the work.
Or maybe you want more.
Is that it, John ? If you want more, I'm sure it can be arranged - but we need those results.