The Wasp, 1913 · page 138 of 364
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This page appears to be from a serialized story rather than a satirical cartoon. It depicts a plot involving characters on the island of Nevis: James Burnham, who withdraws money and instructs his servant Henry Todd to hide twelve guineas on his person, then arranges a secluded meeting with a young woman named Kitty Trimmer. The passage suggests a scheming setup—Burnham's careful preparation, the hidden money, and the clandestine hillside rendezvous imply either seduction, robbery, or blackmail is being planned. Kitty Trimmer's blushing reaction and hasty glance away suggest she is either naive or uncomfortable with Burnham's intentions. Without additional context about *The Wasp's* publication date or the full narrative, the specific satirical target remains unclear, though the story appears designed to critique or mock aristocratic or colonial male behavior toward young women.
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THE WASP 135 eagerly, but unpleasantly. He had a few days of life on Nevis remaining to him, and he decided to make the most of them. He locked the door of his room, drew his money from a safe hiding-place in the bed, and counted it. Then he put it away, un- locked his door, and shouted for Henry Todd. Henry Todd was doglike in his devotion to James Burnham. He came now, listened atten- tively to his master’s instructions, hid twelve guineas on his person, and went away. In the cool of the early evening Burnham strolled out upon the hills. He reached a secluded spot, a little natural nook beside the hill path shaded by mango trees, and waited. He did not have to wait long. He soon heard the tattoo of hoofs on the hard trail. A gray pony and its rider appeared around a green corner. Kitty Trimmer drew rein. Burnham laid a hand on the pony’s neck and regarded the young woman with glinting eyes and smiling lips. She returned the gaze for a second, then glanced hastily aside. Her small face flamed. Comichooks.com