Paul Frees: John Beresford Tipton

Quotes 

• Michael Anthony : [Anthony enters the study to discover Tipton seated in a high-backed chair reading a book, with only his right hand, holding the book, visible to viewers]  You sent for me, sir?

  John Beresford Tipton : Mike,

  [Presenting the book] 

  John Beresford Tipton : I've just acquired this first edition of "Walden" by Henry David Thoreau. Ever read it?

  Michael Anthony : As I matter of fact, I have, sir. I'm a great admirer of Thoreau.

  John Beresford Tipton : Mike, he once said that money is never required to buy any necessity of the soul. I believe that. But I wonder how many other people do.

  Michael Anthony : Quite a few, I imagine, sir.

  John Beresford Tipton : I'm curious, Mike.

  [Tipton hands an envelope to Anthony] 

  John Beresford Tipton : Suppose we find out from our next millionaire.

  [Anthony accepts the envelope]