50 Pounds..........

Morris and his wife Esther went to the county fair every year.

Every year, Morris would say, "Esther, I'd like to ride in that helicopter." Esther always replied," I know Morris, but that helicopter ride is £50 and £50 is £50."

A few years later, Esther and Morris went to the fair. Morris said,

"Esther, I'm 85 years old. If I don't ride that helicopter now, might never get another chance."

Esther replied, "Morris, that helicopter ride is £50 and £50 is £50."

The pilot overheard the couple. He 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."

Morris and Esther agreed -- and up they went.

The pilot did all kinds of fancy manoeuvres. Barrel rolls, inside loops, outer loops, nose dives. He did every trick in the book. 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 Morris. He said,

"By golly, I did everything I could to get you to yell out, but you didn't. I'm impressed!"

Morris replied, "Well, I was going to say something when Esther fell out, but £50 is £50!

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