Paul Frees: John Beresford Tipton

Quotes 

• Michael Anthony : [Entering study to discover Tipton playing solitaire. Tipton is seated in a high-backed chair at his desk, with only his hands visable to viewers]  You sent for me, sir?

  John Beresford Tipton : Ever play solitaire, Mike?

  Michael Anthony : I must confess I've never indulged, sir.

  John Beresford Tipton : In solitaire, you play against yourself. That's the greatest gamble of all, you alone There's nothing to stop you from cheating yourself if you wish.

  Michael Anthony : I begin to get your point, sir.

  John Beresford Tipton : One has to be honest with oneself, Mike,

  [Chuckles] 

  John Beresford Tipton : If he isn't, he courts disaster - in life as well as in cards.

  [Giving envelope to Anthony] 

  John Beresford Tipton : Here's the name of our new millionaire, Mike. Let's see if she can learn be honest with herself.

  [Anthony accepts envelope, bows, departs]