The Wasp — 1914 — page 16: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Wasp* contains text only—no visible cartoon or illustration. It appears to be a narrative passage describing John Trimmer's financial and social troubles. The text establishes that Trimmer faces monetary difficulties, has exhausted dubious schemes to replenish his funds, and lacks the skill for cheating at cards and dice. Abandoned by his father and former companions (described as "brawlers and reckless gamesters"), Trimmer faces the prospect of taking "the road"—likely meaning becoming a highwayman or vagabond. The passage also mentions "Kitty Trimmer, of Wantage," whom he had previously supported. Without additional context about the magazine's date or other pages, the specific satirical target remains unclear, though the narrative suggests social commentary on financial desperation and moral decline among a certain class.