Life — March 24, 1892 — page 11: what you’re looking at

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# "Little Speed" - Life Magazine Cartoon This political cartoon depicts a man in formal attire leaping desperately from a dock while a tiger (with a striped tail) sits calmly nearby. A trunk and luggage rest on the dock. The title "Little Speed" suggests the man's hurried escape. The cartoon likely satirizes a political or social figure attempting to flee a dangerous situation—the tiger representing either a threat, scandal, or opponent catching up. The formal dress and luggage suggest he's abandoning a position or responsibility. Without the publication date visible, the specific political reference is unclear, but the cartoon critiques someone's hasty retreat or loss of control in a precarious situation.