June Dayton: Elizabeth Tander

Quotes 

• Michael Anthony : [Appearing at the Tender's apartment door]  Miss Elizabeth Tander?

  Elizabeth Tander : Yes, that's me.

  Michael Anthony : My name is Michael Anthony. May I come in? I assure you it's most important.

  Elizabeth Tander : Come in.

  Mama Tander : [Enters the apartment while a female voice calls out from another room]  Is there someone here, Elizabeth?

  Elizabeth Tander : Yes, Mama. It's a Mr. Anthony. He says it's important.

  [to Anthony] 

  Elizabeth Tander : Do you mind if we go out to the kitchen so we don't disturb her?

  Michael Anthony : Yes, that'll be fine.

  [They proceed to the kitchen] 

  Elizabeth Tander : Won't you sit down?

  Michael Anthony : Thank you.

  Elizabeth Tander : May I offer you a cup of coffee?

  Michael Anthony : [Anthony begins to open his briefcase]  No, thank you. I just had one. Miss Tander, I represent a philanthropist who wishes to remain anonymous. He has authorized me to give you

  [Produces a check] 

  Michael Anthony : this cashier's check for $1,000,000. And the taxes have already been paid.

  Elizabeth Tander : Mr. Anthony, I'm sure you get a lot of laughs with this joke.

  [Stops and thinks] 

  Elizabeth Tander : Wow, wouldn't it be a scream if someone did give me a check for a million dollars.

  Michael Anthony : [Handing Elizabeth the check]  Don't scream, Miss Tander.

  Elizabeth Tander : [Examining check]  It is a cashier's check

  [Anthony shushes Tander, recalling her mother is nearby] 

  Elizabeth Tander : for one million dollars.

  Michael Anthony : Yes, Miss Tander, I know.

  [Removes document from his briefcase] 

  Michael Anthony : Now, one of the terms of this agreement, should you reveal to anyone the exact amount of this gift or the circumstances under which you received it, you will forfeit whatever remains of the funds. The only exception is you may tell your husband if you marry. Did you understand the terms of this agreement, Miss Tander?

  Elizabeth Tander : I'm supposed to keep my mouth shut.

  Michael Anthony : [Chuckles]  Now, if you'll just sign here.

  [Tander signs. She then covers her eyes and looks again at the check] 

  Michael Anthony : Yes, it's still there, Miss Tander. It didn't go away. Good luck, Miss Tander.

  [Anthony starts to head for the door] 

  Elizabeth Tander : Oh, Mr. Anthony, what am I going to do with this?

  Michael Anthony : Enjoy it!

  Elizabeth Tander : All my life I've wanted to do something foolish. I didn't know what, just foolish and fun. Would your friend mind?

  Michael Anthony : I'm sure he'd like it. Good bye.

  Elizabeth Tander : Good bye, Mr. Anthony.