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Maurice and his wife Ethel went to the local air show every year, and every year Maurice would say, "Ethel, I'd like to ride in that helicopter"

Ethel always replied, "I know Maurice, but that helicopter ride is $50. And $50 is $50".

One year when Ethel and Maurice went to the air show, Maurice said, "Ethel, I'm 85 years old. If I don't ride that helicopter, I  might never  get another chance."Ethel replied, "Maurice you know that helicopter ride is $50. And $50 is $50".

The pilot overheard the couple and said, "Folks I'll make you a deal. I'll take the both of you for a ride. If you can stay quiet for  the entire ride and not say a word I won't charge you! But if you say one word, it's $50." Maurice and Ethel agreed and up they went. The pilot did all kinds of fancy maneuvers, but not a word was  heard. He did his daredevil tricks over and over again, but still not a word. When  they landed, the pilot turned to Maurice and said, "By golly, I did everything I could to get you to yell out, but you didn't. I'm impressed!"

Maurice replied, "Well, to tell you the truth, I almost said  something when Ethel fell out, but you know $50 is $50"