Life — February 10, 1921 — page 24: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a satirical illustration from *Life* magazine depicting "The Couple Who Hang Around For Ten" (the caption appears cut off). The sketch shows a well-dressed man in formal attire and a woman in an elegant dress, rendered in the magazine's characteristic ink-line style. The cartoon appears to satirize a social type—likely couples who overstay their welcome at social gatherings or events. The full caption suggests they "hang around for ten" (possibly ten o'clock, or ten of something). The detailed formal clothing and interior setting suggest this targets upper-class social behavior, mocking those who linger awkwardly when hosts expect them to leave. The satire relies on recognizing this as a commentary on poor social etiquette among the fashionable set that *Life*'s readers would have found amusing.