Ellen Drew: Julia Conrad

Quotes 

• Michael Anthony : [There is a knock at Julia's hotel door. She responds]  Mrs. Julia Conrad?

  Julia Conrad : Yes.

  Michael Anthony : ****My name is Michael Anthony. I have a gift for you. May I step inside a moment, please?

  Julia Conrad : ****

  [Starts to close the door] 

  Julia Conrad : Well, I'm checking out. I'm rather in a hurry.

  Michael Anthony : ****Oh, this won't take more than a minute of your time, Mrs. Conrad. May I?

  Julia Conrad : ****All right.

  [Anthony enters] 

  Julia Conrad : What is it you wanted to see me about?

  Michael Anthony : ****

  [Displaying a check, which he has retrieved from his briefcase] 

  Michael Anthony : This is a cashier's check for one million dollars, made out to you. I might add it's tax-free. I appreciate your astonishment. However, I assure you this is quite in order.

  Julia Conrad : Well, who in the world would give me a million dollars?

  Michael Anthony : ****Your benefactor must remain anonymous. You must not tell anyone the exact amount of this check or the circumstances under which you received it, or the money will be reclaimed.

  Julia Conrad : But why me?

  Michael Anthony : I'm afraid I can't answer that question.

  Julia Conrad : But I don't understand.

  Michael Anthony : ####****

  [Anthony insistently pushes the document and pen toward Julia] 

  Michael Anthony : You don't have to understand. Just sign this paper to that effect.

  Julia Conrad : [Julia scans the pledge]  Well, I'd love to. I... I'd be delighted, enchanted.

  [She signs] 

  Julia Conrad : What else do I sign?

  Michael Anthony : That will be quite sufficient, Mrs. Conrad.

  Julia Conrad : ****And... And I can't tell anyone?

  Michael Anthony : ****

  [Putting away the document into his briefcase] 

  Michael Anthony : Except your husband, if you do decide to marry again.

  Julia Conrad : ****If I decide? Mr. Anthony, you've just made my decision for me! I am going to marry again, and I'm going to marry the most wonderful man. And I'm going to marry him because I love him, no other reason!

  Michael Anthony : ****Yes, I'm sure everything is going...

  Julia Conrad : [Kissing Anthony's face three times]  Thank you!

  Michael Anthony : ****

  [Beaming widely] 

  Michael Anthony : Oh, you're welcome.! That is... Thank you, Mrs. Conrad!

  [Starts to turn to door] 

  Julia Conrad : ****It's going to be Patterson - Mrs. Gilbert Patterson.

  Michael Anthony : ****

  [Going out the door] 

  Michael Anthony : Oh. Goodbye and good luck.