The Clever Thief

Chung had just arrived in the town. Observing the townsfolk, who were always busy with their daily tasks, he figured he could easily carry out his thieving business.
What was his business, you ask? Well, he was a petty village thief. Soon, the glittering bell on the tower caught his attention. “This bell is placed outside the house and is a costly item. I can steal it when it’s dark!” he thought. However, he knew there was a problem; the bell would make a sound the moment it was touched.
Then, an idea struck him like a flash. He stuffed both his ears with pieces of cloth. “There will be no sound now!” he assured himself as he climbed to the tower to attempt the theft. To his surprise, Chung was caught in the act!