The Wasp — 1914 — page 255: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Wasp* (page 247) appears to be narrative fiction rather than political satire or cartooning. The text describes a romantic storyline involving characters named Alexander, Elizabeth Nash, James, and references "the Burnhams of Burnham"—a family of apparently high social standing. The passage concerns Alexander's recovery from a fight, his confession of love to Elizabeth, and her acceptance of him despite his family's disgrace (James's involvement in "dishonest ways" and his father's "piracy"). Alexander's family pride struggles with Elizabeth's class-indifferent devotion. Without visible illustrations on this page, the satirical target remains unclear. The text may critique aristocratic pretension or family honor obsession, but context beyond this excerpt would be needed to confirm *The Wasp*'s specific satirical intent.