The Wasp — 1914 — page 105: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains only text—no visible cartoon or illustration. The passage appears to be prose fiction or serialized narrative, following a character named Burnham who is scheming to capitalize on his advantageous position before authorities in England learn compromising details about his reputation. The narrative describes Burnham weighing his limited prospects against his current social standing with a governor and the governor's daughter (whom he's apparently charmed). He calculates he has roughly three months before damaging correspondence reaches England that could undermine his position. Without knowing the specific serial title or publication date, the broader satirical context remains unclear, though the text suggests The Wasp published longer fictional works alongside its cartoons.