The Wasp, 1914 · page 262 of 362
The Wasp — 1914 — page 262: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **text narrative, not a cartoon**. It appears to be from a serialized fiction story titled "The Wasp," describing a naval engagement involving a ship and its aftermath. The passage narrates Alexander Burnham's arrival aboard a damaged vessel to meet with its commander, Scovil. It describes Scovil as an older, refined officer—"swarthy as a Spaniard," artistic, musical, and courageous. The text emphasizes Scovil's superior rank and suggests an emotionally charged relationship between the two men through phrases like "curious, tender glance." The final line implies Scovil is asking about how Burnham escaped a dangerous situation involving a pirate. **No political satire or cartoons are visible on this page.**