Barbara Ruick: Crystal Sands

Quotes 

• Michael Anthony : [Anthony is seated at a table in the airport café. He calls out to his waitress]  Oh, miss.

  Crystal Sands : Yes, sir.

  Michael Anthony : [Pushing his payment toward her]  May I have my change, please?

  Crystal Sands : Thank you, sir. Out of five.

  [Notes a check on the platter] 

  Crystal Sands : Oh, I'm sorry, sir, we don't cash checks.

  Michael Anthony : Keep it. You might call it a tip.

  Crystal Sands : Thank you, sir.

  [Examines the check. Stunned] 

  Crystal Sands : This check is for...

  Michael Anthony : [Interrupting in hushed voice]  Yes, Miss Sands. It's for $1,000,000.

  Crystal Sands : What is this? One of Jimmy's jokes?

  Michael Anthony : A cashier's check is not a joke, Miss Sands. I'm Michael Anthony, and that check is a gift to you, tax-free, from an anonymous donor.

  Crystal Sands : But I don't understand.

  Michael Anthony : [Producing a form from his briefcase]  You will understand as soon as you sign this document. As you can see, you merely pledge yourself not to reveal the amount of this gift or how you got it to anyone except your husband, should you marry.

  Crystal Sands : You mean this is real?

  Michael Anthony : Quite real, Miss Sands. Will you sign?

  Crystal Sands : I think I'd better sit down.

  Michael Anthony : Please do.

  [Crystal sits at Anthony's table] 

  Michael Anthony : Now remember, if you tell anyone, the balance of the money or any tangible assets therefrom, will be reclaimed.

  [Crystal signs and Anthony retains the agreement] 

  Michael Anthony : Well, that's that. Miss Sands, that's a great deal of money. I hope it brings you happiness.

  Crystal Sands : Oh, Mr. Anthony, if this check is real, I can have everything I want. But for the next few days, I'm going on a spending spree everybody dreams about.

  [darkly] 

  Crystal Sands : And then, Mr. Anthony, I'll have everything I want - everything.

  Michael Anthony : [Concerned about the sudden dim tone of Crystal's conversation]  Yes, ma'am