Mark Twain’s Short Story, ‘The McWilliamses and the Burglar Alarm’

Don’t be alarmed, and allow yourself to laugh while reading this story.

Installing a burglar alarm holds lots of laughter for Mark Twain in his short story on the topic. JennLShoots/Shutterstock

In a world of buying and adding accessories to our homes, we also want to keep them safe. But what if keeping them safer made us feel confused, anxious, and distressed instead?

Simplicity and humor can clarify our muddled lives and bring amusement into unfortunate situations. In his short story “The McWilliamses and the Burglar Alarm,” Mark Twain encourages a good laugh with his friend McWilliams’ story about his burglar alarm.