The Wasp — 1914 — page 116: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains text only—no visible cartoon or illustration. It's a passage from what appears to be a serialized story featuring a character named Burnham at a dining scene with Elizabeth present. The narrative describes Burnham's internal conflict: he's troubled about an enemy named Stanton, realizing that fighting him would damage his own fortune. The text shows him struggling with this dilemma before turning attention to nearby conversation where someone named Percy is being discussed dismissively as "a fool." Without seeing the original illustration or knowing the story's broader context, the specific satirical target remains unclear. The Wasp typically lampooned San Francisco society and politics, but this excerpt alone doesn't reveal the identities or references intended.