Paul Frees: John Beresford Tipton

Quotes 

• Michael Anthony : [Anthony enters what can best be described as a playroom and discovers Tipton seated in a high-backed chair with only his left arm visible to viewers]  You sent for me, sir?

  [Startled, as he observes Tipton seated next to a completely furnished dollhouse] 

  Michael Anthony : Sir?

  John Beresford Tipton : [Chuckles]  The enviable privilege of little girls and old men, Mike. Playing with dolls.

  [Chuckles again] 

  Michael Anthony : [Anthony closely examines the dollhouse]  I could be tempted myself, sir. It looks fascinating.

  John Beresford Tipton : Fascinating and dangerous, Mike. Moving things and people about at will. Notice the mistress of the house here in the living room, Mike.

  [Tipton picks up the doll and moves it] 

  John Beresford Tipton : A hand is all the power needed to let her have a pleasant rest in the bedroom.

  Michael Anthony : [Anthony smiles as he further inspects the dollhouse]  What about the master of the house, sir? I don't see him anywhere.

  John Beresford Tipton : You'll see him quite shortly, Mike.

  [Tipton hands envelope to Anthony] 

  John Beresford Tipton : Our next millionaire.

  [Anthony accepts the envelope and bows]