Life — December 1, 1900 — page 23: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a romantic illustration from *Life* magazine showing a couple in an intimate moment. The caption reads "AND THEY HAN SAYING GOOD-BYE IN AUGUST" (OCR likely garbled; probably "AND THEY HAVE SAYING GOOD-BYE IN AUGUST" or similar). The sketch depicts a woman in an elaborate white dress with a large feathered hat saying farewell to a man in formal attire. The sentimentality suggests this illustrates a seasonal romantic theme—likely commenting on summer romances or the bittersweet farewells of the season. Without additional context or visible byline, the exact satirical point remains unclear, though it may reference common literary or social tropes about transient romantic relationships during vacation season. The magazine's satirical tone suggests gentle mockery of romantic conventions rather than serious commentary.