Sherry Jackson: Susan Johnson

Quotes 

• Michael Anthony : [Anthony inquires at the local teen ice cream parlor and Susan Johnson is pointed out to him. She is about the leave a booth]  Excuse me, are you Miss Susan Johnson?

  Susan Johnson : Yes.

  Michael Anthony : My name is Michael Anthony. Could I join you for a few minutes? I assure you it is most important.

  Susan Johnson : Well, I guess it'd be alright.

  Michael Anthony : Thank you.

  [Joining Susan in the booth] 

  Michael Anthony : I dropped by your house to see your mother but she wasn't in.

  Susan Johnson : Oh, she was probably marketing.

  Michael Anthony : Yes, one of the neighbors told me I'd probably find you here.

  Susan Johnson : What can I do for you?

  Michael Anthony : [Opening his briefcase]  I have a gift for you and your mother.

  [Displays check] 

  Michael Anthony : A cashier's check for $1,000,000.

  Susan Johnson : Well, thank you.

  [She grabs the check and starts to leave] 

  Michael Anthony : Where are you going?

  Susan Johnson : I'm going to take it over to the fountain to be cashed.

  Michael Anthony : No, Miss Johnson, please!

  Susan Johnson : I think one good joke deserves another.

  Michael Anthony : [Removing a paper from his briefcase]  Will you please read this document?

  Susan Johnson : [Reading]  I can't tell anyone where we got this money

  [She is talking a little too loud to suit Anthony, who gently shushes her] 

  Susan Johnson : or the amount, other than our husbands, under penalty of forfeiture of the unused funds.

  [Susan is a bit skeptical] 

  Michael Anthony : Miss Johnson, this is not a joke. This check is good. If you have any doubts about it, I would be happy to escort you to the bank.

  Susan Johnson : Who would give my mother and me a million dollars?

  Michael Anthony : I can't answer that.

  Susan Johnson : Then who?

  Michael Anthony : The donor must remain anonymous, in accordance with the terms of this agreement. But the money is yours and your mothers to do with as you wish. Now, if you'll just sign this paper

  [Susan signs and Anthony returns the promise to his briefcase] 

  Michael Anthony : Thank you.

  Susan Johnson : A million dollars! I must be dreaming.