Martha Vickers: Ruth Murdock

Quotes 

• Michael Anthony : [Murdock responds to a knock at his door]  Excuse me. I am looking for a Mr. Edward Murdock.

  Detective Ed Murdock : That's me.

  Michael Anthony : I'm Michael Anthony. Would you mind if I came in for a few moments?

  Detective Ed Murdock : No, sure. Come in. Excuse me.

  [Anthony enters just as Ruth Murdock enters from another room] 

  Detective Ed Murdock : Oh, honey, this is Mr. Anthony.

  [to Anthony] 

  Detective Ed Murdock : My wife.

  Ruth Murdock : How do you do? Won't you sit down?

  Michael Anthony : Thank you, Mrs. Murdock.

  [Anthony sits] 

  Michael Anthony : From your expressions, I feel I should say at once that I bring good news, not bad.

  Detective Ed Murdock : Good news? Are you sure you've got the right Murdock?

  Michael Anthony : Quite sure, sir. Your identity and address have been cross checked.

  [Opens his briefcase to withdrawn two documents, one of which he presents to Murdock] 

  Michael Anthony : I have here a cashier's check made out in your name.

  Detective Ed Murdock : Check? What for?

  [Both Murdocks gaze at the check] 

  Detective Ed Murdock : A million dollars!

  Ruth Murdock : Ed, what in the world?

  Detective Ed Murdock : [Suspiciously]  Hey, what is this?

  Michael Anthony : It means exactly what it says. And It's yours, tax-free.

  Detective Ed Murdock : [Angrily]  Look, mister, I'm a police officer. I spent five years on the bunko squad, so don't give me any baloney!

  Michael Anthony : [Rising from his seat]  A million dollars is not baloney! I represent a man who chooses to remain anonymous. His motives are his own. But I assure you, your bank will honor that check without question. There are but two conditions

  [Displaying a document] 

  Detective Ed Murdock : [to his wife]  Here it comes.

  Michael Anthony : No, they're quite simple. First, you and your wife must tell no one that you have the money, and second, you must not reveal where you gained this new wealth. If you do, whatever is left will be reclaimed on behalf of the donor.

  Detective Ed Murdock : You mean, that's all? I... I do what you said and this money is ours?

  Michael Anthony : Yes, that is absolutely all. Will you sign this pledge, Mr. Murdock?

  Detective Ed Murdock : Edward Murdock?

  Michael Anthony : That's right.

  [Murdock signs the document, and Anthony returns it to his briefcase] 

  Michael Anthony : And now, you are now a millionaire.

  Detective Ed Murdock : How... how do you say "thanks" for something like this?

  Michael Anthony : [Smiling]  You already have.

  Ruth Murdock : I want to thank you, Mr. Anthony - for much more than the money.

  Michael Anthony : I'm glad, Mrs. Murdock. Good night to you both.

  [Starts to leave] 

  Ruth Murdock : Good night.

  Detective Ed Murdock : Good night, Mr. Anthony. Thanks a million!