The Millionaire (TV Series)
The Emily Short Story (1955)
Paul Frees: John Beresford Tipton
Quotes
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John Beresford Tipton : [Tipton is seated on the terrace of the south wing of Silverstone. He is off-camera and is stroking a small bird in his hands, which is the only visible part of his body] There, there.
[Chuckles]
John Beresford Tipton : There, there, now.
Michael Anthony : [Anthony arrives and sits next to Tipton, as he observes the bird] You sent for me, sir?
John Beresford Tipton : Mike, on my walk this morning, I found this little bird. It's mother evidently pushed it from the nest, thinking it could fly on its own, you know.
Michael Anthony : Yes, sir.
John Beresford Tipton , Michael Anthony : A couple of days more of feeding and I'll put it out and it'll fly.
Michael Anthony : Yes, sir.
John Beresford Tipton : You know, Mike, a lot of human beings need more confidence than this little bird to fly. Let's see if a million dollars
[Tipton hands envelope to Anthony]
John Beresford Tipton : will give wings to this girl.
[Anthony accepts the envelope]