Odd Charges Odd Craft, Part 13.

"Odd Charges" by W. W. Jacobs is a funny story that throws readers into chaos at "The Cauliflower" pub when a mysterious stranger arrives and a conjurer's magic goes hilariously wrong. The conjurer’s act starts off with silly transformations of everyday items, but quickly spirals into pandemonium when a pistol is used in a trick and a watch disappears. The pub patrons find themselves overwhelmed with the trick's consequences, a character's funny injury, and the problem of the stolen watch. This short story uses wit and local flavor to explore themes like trickery, life's surprises, and community in a way that will make you laugh.