The Wasp, 1913 · page 94 of 364
The Wasp — 1913 — page 94: what you’re looking at
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This page appears to be narrative text rather than a political cartoon—it's a serialized story excerpt. The passage depicts a scene involving a wounded man named James Burnham and a governor (Nash), with a young surgeon (Willis) attending to him. The scene emphasizes gentlemanly conduct and honor: Burnham graciously accepts care without complaint, the surgeon offers humble service, and Nash promises to look after a boy named Todd. The dialogue stresses Christian virtue and courage. Without seeing the full story or knowing the publication date, the specific political or social satire remains unclear. *The Wasp* was a California-based satirical publication, but this particular excerpt reads more as sentimental Victorian fiction than pointed social commentary. The identities of these characters and any historical references they may embody are not determinable from this text alone.
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THE WASP. 91 was ill-used aboard the brig and befriended me in my grievous need.” “Spoken like a Christian and a gentleman!” ex- claimed Nash. ‘Rest easy on the score of the lad Todd, my friend. He'll be well cared for, I prom- ise you.” At this point the young surgeon ventured to pluck the governor by the sleeve and whisper a caution in his ear, and the two left the room. Mr. Willis was soon back, with a glass in his hand; and Burnham swallowed a long and bitter draft without so much as the breath of an oath. He even went so far as to thank the young surgeon humbly for his attentions. “Ton’t mention it, sir, I beg of you,” replied Mr. Willis. “I am proud to be of service to a gentle- man of your courage and name.” James Burnham’s wound was not a serious one, and Mr. Willis knew something of his profession. For three days the invalid lay in the big bed in the great, high-ceilinged, shaded room, and was Comichooks.com