Paul Frees: John Beresford Tipton

Quotes 

• Michael Anthony : [Anthony enters a large, paneled room. In the background, viewers can note a piano, fireplace, many portraits, a globe, and an easy chair. As he approaches his employer, Anthony sees Tipton seated in a high-backed chair at a desk, with a small table beside the desk and on it, a phonograph, playing Felix Mendelssohn's famous wedding march. Tipton is smoking and only his right hand is visible to viewers]  You sent for me, sir?

  John Beresford Tipton : [Shushing Anthony briefly, continuing to listen to a few more seconds of the song, while Anthony beams. Tipton turns off the phonograph]  Mike, why is it they're always waiting for the bride?

  Michael Anthony : I don't know, sir.

  [Musing] 

  Michael Anthony : Perhaps it's because a wedding means more to the girl. All the fuss - showers, the white satin.

  John Beresford Tipton : Perhaps. Funny thing about weddings, though - somebody always cries.

  [Tipton hands an envelope to Anthony] 

  John Beresford Tipton : Our next millionaire, Mike.

  [Anthony accepts envelope and bows]