The Wasp, 1918 · page 104 of 330
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This page appears to be from a serialized satirical story rather than a political cartoon. It depicts a dramatic confrontation between two men: Stanton (who is drunk and disheveled after being found passed out) and Burnham (speaking coolly and mockingly). Burnham taunts Stanton about a woman named Kitty Trimmer, suggesting they once lived together in Swan Alley. Burnham claims he doesn't recognize Stanton despite Stanton's apparent familiarity with him—a cutting insult implying Stanton is unmemorable or that Stanton is mistaken about their acquaintance. The scene satirizes masculine rivalry, drunkenness, and romantic entanglements through dramatic dialogue and physical comedy (Stanton's wet, undone condition). Without additional context about the publication date or the full story, the specific identities of these characters and any real-world figures they might parody remain **unclear**. This reads as literary satire rather than political commentary.
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THE WASP of floor with a dazed and sullen expression on his face, his stock undone, and his head and uniform dripping with water. The servants had found him, and quite as a matter of cougse, administered the usual treatment for such cases. It was evident that Stanton was the only one of the guests who had completely succumbed to the governor’shospitality. Helooked at Burn- ham and scowled. Burnham bowed ironically. ~_“T no longer thirst for your blood, you'll doubtless be glad to hear,” he said. “I hasten to congratulate you on your sweet romance. I never suspected you of such fidelity. I hear that Kitty is as charming as ever. You must convey my kindest regards to her as soon as you recover command of your legs.” Mr. Stanton blinked, groaned, and swore. “1am wondering,” continued Burnham coolly, “if you did not make a mistake this morning. Is it possible that you ever met me and Kitty Trimmer when we lived together in Swan Alley ? Think again, my dear sir ; and give your whole mind to it. For the life of me, I can’t recall ever having seen your face before—and it is not a face to be lightly forgotten.” Stanton glared at him in a dazed sort cn way __ and’groaned again, comichooks.com