The Wasp — 1914 — page 188: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Wasp* contains narrative text rather than a cartoon. It appears to be an excerpt from a serialized story about a white schooner ship involved in some kind of maritime encounter or confrontation. The passage describes the ship's cautious movement at night, with crew members gathering nervously on deck. Captain Trimmer and a character named James Burnham discuss the possibility of "pickings" and a potential fight, with Burnham expressing eagerness for combat and money. Without additional context about which story this is from or the publication date, the specific satirical target—whether this references actual maritime conflicts, piracy, or contemporary naval events—remains unclear. The dramatic tension suggests this may be political allegory told through adventure narrative.