The Wasp — 1914 — page 113: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a narrative prose passage rather than a political cartoon. The scene depicts a confrontation between two men—James Burnham and someone named Stanton—on an island setting. Burnham, described as having a terrifying gaze ("hell of ice and white fire"), challenges Stanton to a duel or physical contest, sarcastically inviting him to "behave like a person of breeding" while also suggesting Stanton could run to "the governor for protection." The passage satirizes aristocratic codes of honor and masculinity through Burnham's mocking tone. The scene ends with both men drinking punch together, suggesting the conflict is superficial performative display rather than genuine animosity. Without additional context about these specific figures or the magazine's date, I cannot identify whether they represent real historical or political figures.