The Wasp, 1918 · page 238 of 330
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This page contains narrative text rather than visual cartoons. It describes what appears to be a serialized story involving military personnel during what seems to be a colonial or Revolutionary period (references to Boston, garrison troops, and naval frigates suggest late 18th century). The satirical content mocks opportunistic behavior: Mr. Stanton marries "Kitty Trimmer" hastily, apparently to gain access to a family fortune in England. The narrative suggests he's using military service instrumentally—resigning his commission as soon as convenient to pursue financial gain. The quiet, sudden marriage and immediate plans to abandon his post mock mercenary attitudes toward both matrimony and military duty. The satire targets social climbers and fortune-hunters exploiting military life for personal enrichment rather than service. Specific historical figures or events aren't clearly identified in this text-only excerpt.
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_ THE WASP oo six companies of fresh troops for Nevis and orders to take the old garrison to Boston. Alexander and Elizabeth decided to sail with the frigate. In Boston they would be sure to find a safe. ship to take them to England. Mr. Stanton and Kitty Trimmer were married, very quietly, a day after the arrival of the Thunderous. Stanton intended ‘to resign his commission in the army as soon as he reached Boston, and then cross to England and get his hands on the paternal fortune. comiciooks.com