The Wasp, 1913 · page 239 of 364
The Wasp — 1913 — page 239: what you’re looking at
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This page contains no visible cartoon or illustration—it is purely text from a narrative passage in *The Wasp* magazine. The text describes a social scene where "Alexander" graciously accepts an apology regarding an incident involving "Mr. Stanton," who allegedly forced Alexander's brother to fight, lost, and then slandered his opponent while drunk. Captain Cross and other gentlemen defend Alexander's honor. Alexander responds magnanimously, attributing Stanton's behavior to drunkenness and recent illness, and promises to forget the matter. He then thanks the gentlemen and offers refreshments. The passage concludes with Alexander deciding to report Stanton's actions to "his excellency" at Government House—suggesting official consequences may follow despite Alexander's public forgiveness. Without seeing illustrations or having additional context about who these figures represent, the specific satirical target remains unclear from this page alone.
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234 THE WASP more cowardly and despicable attack, a more gratui- tous insult, I never heard. The fool! He forced your brother to fight with him, was fairly beaten, and now slanders his opponent and tries to dirty his name—and to you! But the fool was drunk. Other- wise he’d never have ventured to open his mouth.” By the flushed faces and muttered words of the others it was evident that all agreed with Captain Cross. One by one they shook hands with Alex- ander. Alexander was deeply moved. “Mr. Stanton was drunk,” he said, “and but re- cently recovered from an illness; so I promise you that I will forget the incident without loss of time. You have behaved very handsomely, gentlemen, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Cap- tain Cross, I thank you for your splendid indignation in behalf of my—of a member of my family. Gen- tlemen one and all, your humble servant. Boy, bring a dozen of claret—or shall it be a fresh brew of punch, gentlemen?” Alexander went up to Government House that evening and told his excellency of Stanton’s at- Comichooks.com