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# Analysis of "Suspense" by J.J. O'Connell This page presents a romantic poem illustrated by Edward Ryan rather than political satire. The poem "Suspense" describes a man's anxious love for a woman named Mary—specifically his uncertainty about her affections despite her apparent kindness and beauty. The main illustration depicts a fashionably dressed woman in 1910s-era clothing (wide-brimmed hat, elegant dress) adjusting her hat while looking upward, visually capturing the poem's theme of romantic uncertainty and longing. The smaller decorative elements (circular design at top, small illustration at bottom) appear to be typical Judge magazine ornamental features rather than satirical commentary. This is primarily literary/romantic content rather than social or political satire.
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Suspense By J. J. O’CoNnNELL ILLUSTRATED BY EDwARD Ryan WHEN Mary dons her new spring hat, As vernal skies are smiling, I feel my heart go pit-a-pat, So great is her beguiling. While thus I suffer Love's sweet pain, Which nothing ever smothers, I fear I labor all in vain From knowing there are others. She lets me worship at her shrine, But laughs at all my pleading, For well she knows Love’s flame divine Is kept alive by feeding. She leads me thus a pretty chase, And sets a pace that’s killing, But lets me think to win the race She’s rather more than willing. The springtime skies are shining bright, And bluebirds gayly singing, As if to add to my delight With all the joys they're bring- ing. Were Mary but as kind as they My fears would all go scouting, But with those rivals in the way She keeps me sadly doubting. EDWARD Rew comicbooks.com