Paul Frees: John Beresford Tipton

Quotes 

• Michael Anthony : [Viewers see Anthony entering the library to discover Tipton seated in a high-backed chair at his desk with a blackboard beside him. Only Tipton's right hand, holding a pointer, is visible]  You sent for me, sir?

  John Beresford Tipton : Mike,

  [pointing the blackboard] 

  John Beresford Tipton : you will observe an equilateral triangle. Take the chalk and draw a horizontal line across its apex.

  [Anthony does so] 

  John Beresford Tipton : Do you notice the similarity between the triangle and the Scale of Justice?

  Michael Anthony : Yes, sir, I do.

  John Beresford Tipton : Well, there is something besides Justice involved in the problem of our next millionaire.

  [Tipton hands an envelope to Anthony] 

  John Beresford Tipton : Let us see what a million dollars will do to tip the scales one way or another.

  Michael Anthony : [Examining the envelope with furrowed brow]  Two women, sir?

  John Beresford Tipton : No, Mike: one woman, two names. I'll be interested to know which one gets it.