The Wasp, 1913 · page 221 of 364
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This page appears to be from a serialized narrative rather than a political cartoon. It depicts a dramatic scene involving Lieutenant Burnham and a governor discussing a man named James who allegedly fled after a confrontation with someone named Stanton. The passage suggests a duel or violent incident occurred. Lieutenant Burnham reacts with shock and relief upon learning James departed before "the Tartar's" arrival—implying James may have avoided serious consequences or that his absence protects someone. Burnham's exclamation about an "impostor" and reference to James sailing to Jamaica suggests the narrative involves deception or mistaken identity. Without additional context about *The Wasp's* publication date or the specific story being serialized, the precise historical or political references remain unclear. The dramatic, melodramatic tone suggests this was popular entertainment satire or serialized fiction typical of 19th-century American magazines.
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216 THE WASP away. He thought he had killed Stanton—and doubtless he felt that he had abused my hospitality. In fact, he was advised to flee by his second. That hurt me—for I would have stood his friend through thick and thin. I am fond of him, and so is my daughter. He did mea great service once, a service I shall never forget. He saved my girl’s life. He left a letter behind him for Elizabeth—very pathetic, very poetic, honest, and manly. He mentioned youthful follies, unworthiness, and hopeless love in the letter. But he is gone, and I can’t find him.” Lieutenant Burnham was dazed, and he looked it. Wonder, doubt, suspicion, shame, and apprehension shook brain and heart and obscured thought. He . gaped at the governor. He felt the eyes of the en- _ tire company upon him. In spite of the turmoil of his emotions and the dazed state of his mind, he suddenly felt a little throb of relief at the thought that James had departed before the Tartar’s arrival —if, that is, James had ever been here. “An impostor!” he exclaimed. “Surely an im- postor! James sailed for Kingston, in Jamaica, Comichooks.com