Paul Frees: John Beresford Tipton

Quotes 

• Michael Anthony : [Anthony enters the Music Room, containing various instruments, including a cello and a harp, to discover Tipton seated in a high-backed chair at a desk and playing a violin. Only Tipton's hands are visible to the viewers. He is wearing a smoking jacket]  You sent for me, sir?

  John Beresford Tipton : Recognize this violin

  [handing the violin to Anthony] 

  John Beresford Tipton : , Mike?

  Michael Anthony : [Receiving the instrument, beaming]  Oh, yes, sir. When I was a boy, it was my dream to play a Stradivarius someday.

  [Anthony raises the violin in its customary place on a musician's shoulder and plinks two notes, smiling widely] 

  John Beresford Tipton : That's right - you did study the violin at one time, didn't you?

  Michael Anthony : Yes, sir - a very short time.

  [Anthony looks longingly at the instrument] 

  John Beresford Tipton : Oh? Unfortunate. No finances, Mike?

  Michael Anthony : [Handing back the violin with a sheepish grin]  No, sir. No talent.

  John Beresford Tipton : [Chuckles]  An honest answer, Mike. But then, you are a realist.

  [Tipton hands an envelope to Anthony] 

  John Beresford Tipton : I'm wondering if our next millionaire will be as realistic, especially when given the power to make a dream come true.

  [Anthony accepts the envelope and bows]