Judge — December 31, 1927 — page 19: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page presents a sentimental ballad (lyrics with musical notation) paired with a lantern slide illustration—a common early 20th-century entertainment format. The song is a woman's plea for respectful treatment in courtship, asking her suitor to show her the consideration he'd show his sister and to keep "your hands where they belong." The accompanying illustration depicts a couple with a parasol in a romantic scene. The content appears to be earnest rather than satirical—a moralistic song about maintaining propriety and respect in romantic relationships, typical of the era's courtship conventions. The "satire" here likely lies in Judge magazine's presentation: either gently mocking overly sentimental Victorian morality about dating and physical restraint, or ironically presenting such earnest guidance for readers who might already consider such prudishness outdated. The credit to S.J. Perelman (a famous humorist) suggests comedic intent, though the exact satirical target remains somewhat unclear from the page alone.