(short story)

Bob, a mild-mannered accountant, received an unexpected letter. It turned out his eccentric great-uncle, known for his quirky sense of humor, had left him something in his will.

Excited and curious, Bob arrived at the lawyer’s office to claim his inheritance. The lawyer handed him a small, ornate box with a note attached: “For laughter in dull moments.”

Intrigued, Bob opened the box to find a miniature clown inside. It was no ordinary clown; it was a tiny robotic comedian programmed to tell jokes on demand.

Bob chuckled nervously as the tiny clown sprung to life. “Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field!”

Bob couldn’t help but laugh, despite himself. The lawyer, witnessing this unexpected spectacle, joined in, and soon the entire office was echoing with laughter.

From that day on, whenever Bob faced a dull moment at work, he would unleash the miniature comedian. Meetings became less tedious, and even tax season seemed a bit brighter with the mechanical jester’s antics.

Bob’s coworkers began to envy his unusual inheritance. The tiny clown became the office mascot, and productivity soared as laughter echoed through the once-serious halls.

Little did Bob know that his great-uncle’s quirky sense of humor would be the unexpected gift that kept on giving, turning his mundane days into a circus of joy.