The Millionaire (TV Series)

The Maggie Sheeler Story (1957)

Marilyn Saris: Maggie

Quotes 

• Michael Anthony : [Anthony buzzes the doorbell of Margaret Sheeler. She responds]  Mrs. Margaret Sheeler?

  Maggie : Yes.

  Michael Anthony : My name is Michael Anthony. May I come in?

  Maggie : What do you want?

  Michael Anthony : [Opening his briefcase]  I'm here to deliver this

  [Withdraws check from briefcase and hands it to Margaret] 

  Maggie : [Staring at check]  I don't understand. A million dollars.

  Michael Anthony : I know it seems unusual, but it's quite real. One million dollars, tax-free.

  Maggie : But why? Why would anyone want to give this to me?

  Michael Anthony : If you'll ask me in, I'll explain.

  [Anthony enters] 

  Maggie : Well?

  Michael Anthony : It's yours, and it's good, believe me.

  Maggie : Just like that? A million dollars without lifting a finger?

  Michael Anthony : [Producing a document from his briefcase]  You have to sign this.

  Maggie : [Reads the form]  And that's all? Just agree never to divulge the source of the money or... or the amount?

  Michael Anthony : Except to your husband, if and when you marry. Otherwise the bank will reclaim what money is left and all the tangible assets purchased with it.

  [Margaret signs the agreement]