The Wasp, 1918 · page 204 of 330
The Wasp — 1918 — page 204: what you’re looking at
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This page contains serialized fiction rather than political satire. It's a narrative story featuring characters named Elizabeth, James Burnham, Alexander Burnham, and a governor, with references to "the Tartar" (likely a ship) and "Sir Walter." The plot concerns a governor's romantic concern about Elizabeth's feelings toward James Burnham. Upon learning she doesn't love James—despite his bravery and wildness—the governor is relieved. The story involves family correspondence from Sir Walter (James's father) warning the governor about James's reckless nature. Without knowing the publication date or the full serialized narrative, the specific historical or political references remain unclear. This appears to be adventure or romance fiction typical of 19th-century periodical literature rather than satirical commentary on contemporary events or figures.
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THE WASP. 195 under his foot, swore, drew a deep breath, and marched off in search of Elizabeth. Directed by a servant, he found her in the rose-garden, seated ~ where Alexander Burnham had last seen her. He sat down beside her, breathing heavily, and took her hand. She looked at him with inquiry, then dismay, then terror in her eyes. Had he received some disastrous word of the Tartar ? “Do you love James Burnham ?” asked the governor. The colour flooded back to her cheeks and life to her eyes. “No,” she said. The governor’s manner changed, and he looked confused as well as relieved. He kissed her and got heavily but hurriedly to his feet. “Thank God!” he exclaimed; and then, continuing with less energy, ‘‘ He was a brave man and J owe him much ; but he is—wild—too devilish wild.” _ “ Did Alexander tell you so?” she asked in startled tones. “Alexander? No. His father, Sir Walter, wrote me,”’ he replied. The Tartar returned to ne little harbour after comichooks.com