The Tom Bryan Story

Michael Anthony: [Anthony enters the rose garden to find Tipton, off camera, examining a spider's web with a magnifying glass. Only Tipton's hands are visible to viewers] You sent for me, sir?

John Beresford Tipton: Mike, take a look at this spider.

[Tipton gives the magnifying glass to Anthony, who inspects the web]

Michael Anthony: I would say the bug is doomed, sir.

John Beresford Tipton: The bug is doomed. But so is the spider. That insect which promises so tasty a meal is what is called an assassin bug. The spider will die from its poison.

Michael Anthony: [Returning the magnifying glass] There's irony in that, sir.

John Beresford Tipton: It's a perfect example of what Oscar Wilde meant when he said, "In this world, there are only two tragedies. One is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it."

Michael Anthony: I know the quotation well. It's from "Lady Windermere's Fan."

John Beresford Tipton: [Tipton hands an envelope to Anthony] Here's the name of a man who hasn't got what he wants. Give it to him, Mike - one million dollars.