Arthur Shields: J. Peveril 'Pev' Johnson

Quotes 

• Michael Anthony : [Johnson opens the front door to Anthony]  How do you do, Mr. Johnson?

  J. Peveril 'Pev' Johnson : Yes. J. Peveril Johnson.

  Michael Anthony : [Instead of his customary request to be admitted, Anthony simply walks into the living room]  I've come here to give you a million dollars.

  [Anthony begins opening his briefcase] 

  J. Peveril 'Pev' Johnson : [Mockingly]  Only one million? What wrong with two million or three million dollars?

  Michael Anthony : Mr. Johnson, I don't think you understand.

  [Shows the check to Johnson] 

  Michael Anthony : I've been ordered to give you this cashier's check for $1,000,000.

  [Retrieves another document from his briefcase] 

  Michael Anthony : If you'll just read this pledge, I think this will explain everything.

  [Shows the agreement] 

  J. Peveril 'Pev' Johnson : [Getting agitated]  Now, my good man, you've picked the wrong man

  [Wagging his finger] 

  J. Peveril 'Pev' Johnson : to joke with about financial matters. This happens to be my life's work.

  Michael Anthony : Very good, Mr. Johnson. Then you'll understand the significance of this agreement.

  [Gives the document to Johnson] 

  J. Peveril 'Pev' Johnson : [Reading the stipulations]  I can't tell anyone that I've got it and that I have a million dollars. Otherwise it will be claimed on behalf of the donor. Very reasonable.

  Michael Anthony : Now, will you please sign his form if you find them agreeable.

  J. Peveril 'Pev' Johnson : Agreeable! They're the most agreeable terms I've ever read.

  [Johnson signs the form while a bemused Anthony looks on]