The Millionaire1955

Michael Anthony:
[Anthony descends some stairs into a Tipton estate laboratory. Tipton is just off camera and only his right arm is visible] You sent for me, sir?

John Beresford Tipton:
Have you ever seen a device like this, Mike?

Michael Anthony:
[Anthony observes a candle burning in a dish, surrounded by a black powder] A candle, sir?

John Beresford Tipton:
A candle burning toward an exploding powder. [Anthony becomes immediately concerned] I understand it was once very popular as a torture device.

Michael Anthony:
I don't believe I ever...

John Beresford Tipton:
There are people whose lives are lived this way. It can cause great tension, wouldn't you say?

Michael Anthony:
[Anthony watches the burning candle growing closer to the powder] I would, sir. Yes, I would.

John Beresford Tipton:
Perhaps it's something in the past they fear, or something never quite fully accepted or faced up to.

Michael Anthony:
[Anthony observes the burning candle approaching the powder] Sir!

John Beresford Tipton:
Oh, are you worried, Mike? Don't be. It's only charcoal. [Anthony is visibly relieved. Tipton hands over an envelope to Anthony] Here, Mike, our next millionaire. [Anthony manages a weak smile as he accepts the envelope]