The Wasp — 1914 — page 244: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains serialized fiction rather than political cartoons. It depicts a confrontation between Alexander Burnham and Kitty Trimmer, residents of what appears to be a colonial or frontier setting ("this island," references to a governor). Alexander threatens Kitty with violence and humiliation if she or Mr. Stanton continue discussing his brother James's "unfortunate past." He warns he will kill his brother and strip Kitty of her "fine, false plumes"—likely meaning her social respectability or status. The narrative suggests a scandal involving James Burnham that powerful figures want suppressed through intimidation. The text indicates ongoing blackmail or coercion to control information, with Alexander using threats of violence as enforcement. The specific historical context and identities remain unclear without additional publication information.