Paul Frees: Martin B. Martin, John Beresford Tipton

Quotes 

• Michael Anthony : [Anthony enters the study, where he finds Tipton seated in a high- backed chair at his desk. Only his right hand is visible to viewers]  You sent for me, sir?

  John Beresford Tipton : Mike, I want to test your powers of observation.

  [Tipton hands a necklace to Anthony] 

  John Beresford Tipton : I want you to inspect that necklace very closely.

  Michael Anthony : [Anthony carefully examines the necklace]  It's a beautiful thing, sir.

  John Beresford Tipton : [chuckles]  Magnificent.

  [Tipton hands Anthony a second necklace] 

  John Beresford Tipton : Now take a look at this.

  Michael Anthony : [Anthony scrutinizes the second necklace, then compares them side by side]  They're exactly alike.

  John Beresford Tipton : Oh, but they're not. The first one belonged to the Empress Maria Theresa; the other is a very skillful copy.

  [Chuckles] 

  John Beresford Tipton : To tell the truth, by now, I can't remember which is which.

  [Anthony returns both necklaces to the desk] 

  John Beresford Tipton : I doubt if anyone can, with the naked eye. I want you to deliver a million dollars, Mike.

  Michael Anthony : Yes, sir.

  John Beresford Tipton : [Tipton hands an envelope to Anthony]  I want you to take it to a very charming and lovely lady who owns two necklaces herself - and one of them is the real thing.

  [Anthony accepts the envelope and smiles]