Paul Frees: John Beresford Tipton

Quotes 

• Michael Anthony : [Anthony enters the study to discover Tipton seated in a high-backed chair at his desk, examining a wooden horse. Only Tipton's right arm is visible to viewers]  You sent for me, sir?

  John Beresford Tipton : Mike,

  [Indicating the horse] 

  John Beresford Tipton : this represents one of the most unusual gifts in history.

  Michael Anthony : The Trojan Horse, sir?

  John Beresford Tipton : The original horse was s'posed to have been several stories high - a gift from the Greeks to the city of Troy.

  Michael Anthony : Yes, sir. The Greek soldiers hidden inside the huge wooden horse emerged and destroyed the city.

  John Beresford Tipton : So we must conclude that a gift is only as beneficial as the way it is used.

  [Tipton hands an envelope to Anthony] 

  John Beresford Tipton : Watch our new millionaire closely, Mike. Let me know how well she uses her gift.

  [Anthony accepts and envelope and bows]