Life — February 20, 1908 — page 11: what you’re looking at

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# "A Man After Her Own Heart" This illustration depicts a wealthy couple—a woman in an elegant gown and a man in formal attire—examining fish they've caught. The satirical caption and accompanying dialogue suggest social commentary on marriage and wealth. The text presents a philosophical debate between characters (Socrates and Glaucon are referenced) about happiness and material gain. The dialogue explores whether winning money brings lasting contentment, with one character arguing that happiness depends on how one obtains wealth rather than the amount acquired. The cartoon likely satirizes upper-class courtship or marriage dynamics, suggesting that a woman seeks a man who shares her materialistic values—someone "after her own heart" because he also pursues wealth and luxury.