The Wasp — 1914 — page 235: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains narrative text rather than a cartoon. It appears to be from a serialized story about romantic entanglements in what seems to be a colonial or period setting. The plot involves: - **Stanton**: A wounded man being nursed by Kitty Trimmer, with rumors of their impending marriage and return to England - **Alexander Burnham**: A suitor visiting Government House to see Elizabeth, concealing his deep romantic feelings - **The Governor**: Aware of damaging information about someone's (James's) past, but hesitant to reveal it to Alexander The text emphasizes proper Victorian courtship conventions, discretion, and social propriety. Without seeing illustrations or knowing the publication date, the specific satirical targets remain unclear, though the narrative structure suggests social commentary on colonial relationships and romantic propriety.