The Wasp, 1913 · page 69 of 364
The Wasp — 1913 — page 69: what you’re looking at
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This appears to be a literary excerpt rather than political satire or a cartoon. The text is from a serialized fiction story featured in *The Wasp*, a 19th-century American satirical magazine. The passage depicts a romantic melodrama: a character named Burnham discovers an unconscious young woman on a beach and revives her. She reveals herself as the governor's daughter of Nevis (a Caribbean island), apparently thrown from a horse by someone named Turk. The narrative employs period romance conventions—detailed descriptions of her striking eyes, the gentleman's chivalrous behavior, and hints of social class distinction through her elevated status. Without seeing illustrations or additional context on this page, it's unclear whether *The Wasp* is satirizing this melodramatic genre itself or simply serializing entertainment fiction alongside its satirical content. The romantic tone seems sincere rather than mocking.
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See Te eee see eS Se 68 THE WASP PSST T SIO SO nt Ate A I Ee ee ae Burnham lowered the unconscious young woman to the sand and bathed her face and hands with the water from the brig. He had no spirits to admin- ister, but she opened her eyes at last and looked up at him with a vague inquiry in her gaze. Her eyes were as deep and blue as the sea, with lights of amber and dark green in their cool depths. He returned her unwavering gaze steadily and cheerily. She sighed, and her lids fluttered and closed. , “Turk threw me,” she whispered. “‘Where am I—and who are you?” ies “You are safe,’ he answered gently. “I found you fallen on the beach, unconscious, but a few minutes ago. I am a stranger in St. Kitts; but if you can tell me where you live I shall give myself the honor of taking you to your home.” She opened her eyes again for a second. ~“This is not St. Kitts,’ she said. “It is the island of Nevis, and I am the govetnor’s daughter, Will you be so kind—as to take me—to——” Comichooks.com