Michael Anthony: [Anthony enters the study and discovers Tipton seated in a high backed chair at a desk. Tipton is holding a tribal mask and many others are exhibited in the room. Only Tipton's left hand, holding a mask, is visible to viewers] You sent for me, sir?
John Beresford Tipton: [Displaying the mask he holds] Look at this beauty, Mike, from the Melanesian Island of New Britain. You know, there the most solemn oath a man can take is this:
[Chuckles]
John Beresford Tipton: If I'm not telling the truth, may I shake hands with my mother-in-law.
Michael Anthony: Surely a far cry from the Bible's beautiful story of Ruth, who took her mother-in-law's hand and said, "Whither thou goest, I will go."
John Beresford Tipton: [Completing the quote] "And thy people shall be my people." Yes, Mike, a mother-in-law can be a trial or a joy, depending on the stature of those involved in it. Here's the name of a son who became deeply involved.
[Tipton hands an envelope to Anthony]
John Beresford Tipton: Here's our new millionaire.
[Anthony accepts the envelope and bows]