The Wasp, 1918 · page 84 of 330
The Wasp — 1918 — page 84: what you’re looking at
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This page appears to be from a serialized narrative story rather than a satirical cartoon. The text describes a scene involving a wounded man named James Burnham being treated by a young surgeon (Mr. Willis) under a governor's care. The passage depicts gentlemanly conduct and social hierarchy of what appears to be a 19th-century setting—possibly colonial or early American based on the "governor" reference. Key elements include: Burnham's respectful acceptance of medical care despite his wound, the surgeon's professional humility, and the governor's hospitality in bringing a woman named Elizabeth to visit the convalescent. Without seeing illustrations or knowing *The Wasp* magazine's specific date and satirical targets, the political or social satire remains unclear. The content reads as domestic drama emphasizing virtue and social propriety rather than obvious satire of identifiable public figures or events.
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THE WASP 78 that he was ill-used aboard the brig and befriended me in my grievous need.” ** Spoken like a Christian and a gentleman !”’ exclaimed Nash. “ Rest easy on the score of the lad Todd, my friend. He’ll be well cared for, I promise 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. ** Don’t mention it, sir, I beg of you,’ > replied Mr. Willis. ‘I am proud to be of service to a gentleman of your courage and name.” James Burnham’s wound was not a serious one, and Mr. Willis knew something of his pro- fession. For three days the invalid lay in the big bed in the great, high-ceilinged, shaded room, and was waited upon hand and foot by the governor, the doctor, and a host of servants. On the morning of the fourth day, after the young surgeon had fixed him up among pillows in a big chair near one of the windows, the governor brought Elizabeth to call upon him, Comichooks.com