The Wasp, 1913 · page 75 of 364
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This page appears to be **narrative fiction or serialized literature** rather than political satire or a cartoon. It depicts a dramatic scene between a character named Burnham and a young woman who has apparently suffered trauma ("greatly this morning"). The woman initially fears going out in a boat with Burnham alone, possibly suspecting he might abduct her to St. Kitts. Burnham responds with measured kindness, instructing his assistant Henry to hide the boat and provisions. The woman then has a change of heart, offering to accompany Burnham in the boat and apologizing "most humbly." **Without additional context** about *The Wasp's* publication date, editorial focus, or the surrounding story, it's unclear what social or political commentary this passage might contain. The dramatic tone and class dynamics (Burnham appears to be a gentleman; Henry is his servant) suggest possible commentary on social relationships, but the specific satirical point remains **unclear from this page alone**.
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74 THE WASP The expression of her eyes changed, and the color fled from her cheeks. ‘‘Can we not go by land— on foot along the shore? I am strong enough to walk, sir, thanks to your good care of me.” Burnham saw that she was afraid to trust herself in the boat, away from land, with him. Did she fear that he would set his sail and make for St. Kitts with her? he wondered. ““As you wish,” he said tenderly. “I was think- ing only of your comfort. You have suffered greatly this morning. But I understand. You do not know me—and how should you? Henry, bring up the oars and sail from the boat and hide them somewhere in this grove. We must try to drag the boat up and hide her, too. We may need her again. And we must collect our poor provisions - and stow them away in some place of safety. I must ask you to excuse me, madam, while I help the lad.” “Ell. go with you in the boat!” cried the young woman, her face aflame. “And I—beg your par- don most humbly.” Comichooks.com