Paul Frees: John Beresford Tipton

Quotes 

• Michael Anthony : [Anthony enters the library and observes Tipton, seated in a high back chair at his desk with a pile of several rocks atop the desk. Only Tipton's hands are visible to viewers]  You sent for me, sir?

  John Beresford Tipton : [Holding up a rock]  Mike, I hold here in my hand one of the world's most important pieces of metal. It is purported to be the first nugget of gold John Sutter took from his mill in the Territory of California.

  [Hands it to Anthony] 

  Michael Anthony : [Anthony closely examines it, clearly impressed]  Ironic, in a way, since John Sutter did not become one of those who benefitted most.

  John Beresford Tipton : He touched fabulous wealth but only for a moment.

  [Gives envelope to Anthony] 

  John Beresford Tipton : I wonder if our next millionaire will have better luck with her fortune than he did.