Barbara Eiler: Ellen Parker

Quotes 

• Michael Anthony : [Anthony buzzes the Parker's doorbell, late at night. Larry answers]  I beg your pardon. Are you Larry Parker?

  Larry Parker : Mm-hm. Who are you?

  Michael Anthony : My name is Michael Anthony. My apologies for calling so late. My plane was delayed...

  Larry Parker : [starts speaking over Anthony's explanation after the word "was"]  It's getting late, Mr. Anthony. It is late. Whatever your business is, I'm sure it can wait until morning.

  Michael Anthony : Yes, of course, it can.

  [Opening his briefcase] 

  Michael Anthony : But, uh, I noticed your lights on, and I thought you might enjoy sleeping on this.

  [Withdraws a check and hands it to Larry. Steps inside] 

  Michael Anthony : I'll close the door, if you don't mind.

  Ellen Parker : [Entering from bedroom]  Who is it, Larry?

  Michael Anthony : Ah, Mrs. Parker, I'm just giving your husband a cashier's check for one million dollars, and you are the only other person who can know about it.

  Ellen Parker : A million dollars! Larry?

  Larry Parker : It's a cashier's check, all right. That is, it's looks it. But... but who would give us a million dollars?

  Ellen Parker : Well, it can't be. Why us?

  Michael Anthony : I'm afraid I can't answer either question. Your benefactor insists on remaining anonymous. He merely empowered me to deliver the check.

  [Returns to his briefcase to take out a document] 

  Michael Anthony : The gift taxes have been paid, and it is entirely yours, on one condition.

  Larry Parker : Condition?

  Michael Anthony : If either of you ever reveals the source of this gift or the exact amount, you will forfeit whatever remains.

  [to Larry] 

  Michael Anthony : Then you'll uh, sign right here, Mr. Parker.

  Larry Parker : That's all there is to it?

  Michael Anthony : That's all.

  [Larry signs the agreement which Anthony reclaims and places back into his briefcase] 

  Michael Anthony : Thank you and good night. And good luck.

  Larry Parker : Thank *you*.

  [Anthony departs]