Paul Frees: John Beresford Tipton

Quotes 

• Michael Anthony : [Anthony enters the orchard, to find Tipton cultivating two seedlings. He is obstructed from the viewers by a large bag of fertilizer and is wearing gardening gloves]  You sent for me, sir?

  John Beresford Tipton : Mike, I wanted you to see my two fine trees.

  [Anthony glances at the seedlings] 

  John Beresford Tipton : They are a phenomenon of nature, formed from a single seed - twins. I've carefully separated them, giving them each an equal chance for survival.

  Michael Anthony : Is their survival in doubt, sir?

  John Beresford Tipton : Well, we hope not. But if one is weak, then we'll have to try to help it.

  [Tipton hands over envelope to Anthony] 

  John Beresford Tipton : Here's a check for a million dollars, Mike, for a young lady who did not receive her share of thanks.