Judge — January 29, 1910 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This Judge cartoon satirizes a woman named Marguerite through the classical allegorical figure of Justice (blindfolded, holding scales). The text arc reads "HE LOVES ME—HE LOVE ME NOT," referencing the flower-petal divination game used to determine romantic interest. The satire suggests Marguerite is obsessed with love and romance, using fortune-telling methods ("he loves me" petals visible). Money bills scatter around her feet, implying she's financially motivated or materialistic in her romantic pursuits. The well-dressed man in the background appears to be a potential suitor under her scrutiny. The "up-to-date" title suggests this critiques modern women's dating practices or materialism, presenting her romantic calculations as shallow and mercenary rather than genuine.