Susan Oliver: Cathy Burnell

Quotes 

• Michael Anthony : [Cathy Burnett answers the front doorbell ring of Anthony]  Mrs. Burnell?

  [She nods] 

  Michael Anthony : I wonder if I might see your husband for a moment?

  [Phillip appears] 

  Michael Anthony : Mr. Phillip Burnell?

  Phillip Burnell : Yes.

  Michael Anthony : Can I speak with you a moment? It's quite important.

  Phillip Burnell : Certainly. Come in.

  [Anthony enters] 

  Phillip Burnell : Sit down, please.

  Michael Anthony : [Anthony opens his briefcase]  I have a gift for you.

  [Displays check to the Burnells] 

  Cathy Burnell : What's that? A discount coupon?

  Phillip Burnell : [Accepts the check]  What do I do with this, Mr. Anthony? Take it to the nearest grocery store and they'll give me two cans of peanut brittle at half off?

  Michael Anthony : No, but if you take it to the bank, they'll give you $1,000,000.

  [Getting a bit indignant] 

  Michael Anthony : It's a cashier's check. It's yours to do with as you wish. And the tax on it has already been paid.

  Phillip Burnell : Now you go around ringing doorbells and giving out checks for $1,000,000?

  Michael Anthony : That is an agreeable part of my job, yes.

  [Retrieving document from his briefcase] 

  Michael Anthony : Now if you'll just agree to this one condition...

  Phillip Burnell : And you just happened to come here and give us a check for $1,000,000?

  Michael Anthony : You see, my employer, who must remain anonymous...

  Phillip Burnell : What kind of firm do you work for?

  Michael Anthony : It's not quite like that, Mr. Burnell.

  [Getting flustered] 

  Michael Anthony : In fact, I can't explain it.

  [Offers document] 

  Michael Anthony : If you will just sign this paper agreeing never to reveal the amount of the gift or the circumstances under which you received it...

  Phillip Burnell : Yes, I'll sign the paper.

  [Grabs document and reads aloud with Cathy, sitting beside him, also reading over his shoulder] 

  Phillip Burnell : 'I promise never to reveal the exact amount of this gift or the circumstances under which I received it. If I violate this pledge, any portion of the money still in my possession will be reclaimed by the donor's accredited agent.'

  [Anthony offers a pen, which Burnell accepts. To Cathy] 

  Phillip Burnell : It couldn't be, could it?

  Cathy Burnell : [to Phillip]  It could be.

  [Phillip signs the promise] 

  Michael Anthony : [Accepting the agreement and placing it into his briefcase]  Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Burnell. Good luck and good bye.

  [Prepares to depart] 

  Phillip Burnell : Would like a cup of coffee. Can I drive you back to town?

  Michael Anthony : No, thank you, I have a car.

  [Departs]