Sue and Bob, a pair of tightwads, lived in the midwest, married for years.

    Bob always wanted to go flying. The desire deepened each time a barnstormer flew into town to offer rides.

    Bob would ask, and Sue would say, “No way, 10 dollars is 10 dollars.”

    Years went by, and Bob figured he didn’t have much longer. So he got Sue out to the show, explaining, “It’s free to watch. Let’s at least watch.”

    And once he got there the feeling became real strong. Sue and Bob started an arguement.

    The pilot, between flights, overheard their problem and said, “I’ll tell you what, I’ll take you up flying, and if you don’t say a word, the ride is on me. But if you make one sound, you pay 10 dollars.”

    So off they flew. The pilot did as many rolls and dives as he could.

    Heading to the ground as fast as the plane could go, and pulling out of the dive at just the very last second. Not a word. Finally he admited defeat and went back to the airport.

    “I’m surprised, why didn’t you say anything?” he asked.

    “Well, I almost said something when Sue fell out, but 10 dollars is 10 dollars,” Bob answered.