The Wasp, 1913 · page 79 of 364
The Wasp — 1913 — page 79: what you’re looking at
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This page contains **narrative fiction**, not a cartoon. It appears to be from a serialized story in *The Wasp* magazine featuring characters named Burnham and the governor's daughter in a tropical colonial setting. The passage depicts Burnham rowing ashore near Government House, following the governor's daughter's directions. The tension suggests Burnham is anxious about proximity to a ship called the *Virtue*—a detail implying this is adventure or intrigue fiction, possibly involving smuggling, espionage, or romantic complications typical of period serials. The reference to "Government House" and colonial infrastructure suggests a British colonial possession, likely Caribbean. Without additional context about the story's title or author, the specific satirical or political point—if any—remains unclear from this excerpt alone.
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78 THE WASP here and there through the tropical foliage shone the white facade or wide roof of some imposing mansion. The green crests of royal palms stand- ing high above the surrounding growths marked the lines and curves of hidden drives and avenues. A spot of wind-flapped red against the green marked the position of Government House. | The governor’s daughter sat up beneath the awn- ing and glanced around the harbor. “There is no need of landing at the jetty,” she said. “If you pull ashore right here, sir, on our left—by that crooked cocoanut tree—I can find a short road up to the house.” : She pointed, and Burnham obeyed on the instant by swinging the boat’s head to the left and pulling for the shore with renewed vigor. The change of course relieved him vastly; but still he was closer to the Virtue than he cared to be. As he bent to the oars and drove the little boat _ smartly shoreward he kept his eyes upon the brig at the back of the harbor. The keel touched the sand at the foot of the cocoanut tree, and at the Comichooks.com