Life — May 11, 1922 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *Life* magazine shows a black and white photograph of a young child kneeling in prayer at night, gazing upward toward a distant cityscape illuminated against the dark sky. The caption reads: "And I'll promise to be a good boy—" The image appears to be sentimental rather than satirical. It depicts a child making a nighttime prayer or promise, possibly during wartime (given the silhouetted urban landscape). The composition suggests earnest faith or childhood innocence—a child appealing to God or a higher power with a simple pledge of good behavior. Without additional context from surrounding text, the exact satirical point remains unclear, though *Life's* typical approach would likely involve commentary on American values, faith, or social conditions.