The Wasp, 1913 · page 171 of 364
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This appears to be a narrative passage rather than a political cartoon. The text depicts dialogue between two characters: John Trimmer and a man named Burnham discussing their circumstances. The passage references several specific locations (Nevis, Kingston) and a naval vessel (*Tartar*), suggesting this is fictional serialized fiction with adventure/maritime themes rather than political satire. The mention of "Alexander" being expected and Burnham fleeing to avoid him implies a plot involving pursuit or family conflict. The characterization—Burnham as a vain but strong man from a prominent family, now a fugitive—suggests themes of social disgrace and adventure common to 19th-century adventure fiction. Without additional context or visible illustrations on this particular page, the exact satirical target or social commentary remains unclear. This may be installment fiction rather than editorial satire.
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166 THE WASP John Trimmer looked pleased. He was as vain as a pretty girl.in spite of his ruthless strength, and it delighted him to have a Burnham of Burnham— even an outcast Burnham—greet him with such evi- dent admiration and warmth. He grasped the of- fered hand cordially. “Story for story, Jim,” he said. “But, first of all, what are you about now, cruising along this coast with one companion? And where d’ye hail from last? Are ye looking for anyone in particu- lar, by any chance?” “To be quite frank with you, I’m a fugitive from Nevis, where I have been living of late as a gentle- man of blameless reputation and good prospects,” answered Burnham, smiling down at the hard-bit faces turned up to him curiously and suspiciously. “But Alexander is expected at Nevis in a few days, aboard the sloop-of-war Tartar,’ he continued; “‘so II thought it wiser to slip away. I am in disgrace |with my family, you know. The fact is, my dear [father disowned me and shipped me off to Kings- ton. I’ve had some adventures since then. This Comichooks.com