The Wasp — 1914 — page 245: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains prose fiction rather than political cartoon content. It appears to be a narrative excerpt titled "The Wasp" (page 237) dealing with a character named Alexander Burnham and his complicated relationship with a governor and a woman named Elizabeth. The text explores themes of pride and wounded dignity: Alexander resents receiving the governor's kindness, suspecting it stems from pity regarding his surname rather than genuine respect. Similarly, he struggles with Elizabeth's kindness, wanting admiration rather than sympathy. The passage concludes with a reference to "The Tartar" departing on another pirate-hunting cruise, though without additional context or images, the specific satirical target or historical reference remains unclear.