The Temptation of Samuel Burge Captains All, Book 8.

"The Temptation of Samuel Burge" by W. W. Jacobs is a funny short story set long ago that mixes laughter with thoughts about society, focusing on temptation and making things right in a small-town world. The main character, Samuel Burge, used to be a thief but now he's a preacher, and the story shows him fighting against his old habits as he stays with Mr. Higgs, a jeweler, to help spread his religious message. Even though he wants to be good, Burge really wants to steal from Higgs's shop, and the story makes light of his inner battle, which leads to a funny mix-up where everyone thinks he's a burglar. The story ends with Burge meeting the police, and the truth about his past and present is revealed in a humorous way, showing how different his life used to be from what he wants it to be now.