The Wasp, 1918 · page 237 of 330
The Wasp — 1918 — page 237: what you’re looking at
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This page contains serialized fiction rather than political satire or cartoons. It describes a hastily arranged wedding between Elizabeth Nash and Alexander Burnham, brother of a pirate named James Burnham. Elizabeth rushed the marriage because she feared James might reveal his true identity and jeopardize her union—the governor disapproved of her marrying a pirate's brother. The narrative describes the wedding ceremony, attended by government officials and military personnel, followed by celebrations. The couple plans to sail for England soon, with Elizabeth's father (Captain Nash) to join them later in Berkshire. The passage appears to be from a serialized adventure or romantic story rather than satirical commentary. Without seeing illustrations or additional context, the specific satirical intent—if any—remains unclear.
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228 _ THE WASP -that James Burnham might disclose himself again in his true colours, next time to some one less discreet than Commander Scovil, and that — the governor might object to her marriage with the brother of a pirate. So she decided to take no chances and, without declaring her fears even to her lover, arranged to have the wedding take place at the earliest possible moment. Within two months of the remarkable sea- ‘fight in which a pirate had come to the help of a king’s ship, Elizabeth Nash and Alexander Burnham were married. The governor gave the bride away, Commander Scovil supported the bridegroom, the chaplain of the regiment per- formed the ceremony, and a score of men from the sloop, in command of one of the reefers, ~ formed a guard of honour. The ceremony was followed by a garden-party, a dinner party, and a ball at Government House. The young couple took up their abode, for the time, with the bride’s father. It* was their intention to sail for England at the first oppor- tunity, and Captain Nash would follow them to Berkshire-at the expiration of his term of office. — _A few days after the wedding the frigate Thunderous came into the little harbour from England, oF ney of the southern. islands, with comic Booksicom