The Wasp — 1914 — page 122: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains dialogue between two men: Mr. Stanton (who appears physically incapacitated, needing to recover "command of your legs") and Burnham, who is leering and speaking coolly. Burnham references a shared past in "Swan Alley" involving someone named "Kitty Trimmer," suggesting a love triangle or romantic rivalry. Burnham appears to be blackmailing or manipulating Stanton regarding "the lady's feelings," implying Stanton may have wronged someone. The exchange is antagonistic—Stanton responds dully that "They wouldn't believe you," suggesting Burnham is threatening to expose something scandalous. Without additional context about these specific individuals or The Wasp's publication date and focus, the precise satirical target remains unclear, though this appears to depict a confrontation over past romantic entanglement and social reputation.