The Wasp — 1914 — page 274: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains narrative fiction rather than political satire. The text describes a naval pursuit involving the ship *Thunderous* and Captain Robinson's plan to capture a pirate leader alive for execution in Boston. Lieutenant Alexander Burnham, a passenger aboard the *Thunderous*, is distressed by Robinson's intentions, which will bring public shame to Burnham's family name. The passage emphasizes Burnham's anguish about the "crest of the Burnhams" being disgraced and his worry about his relationship with Elizabeth. Without seeing accompanying illustrations, it's unclear if this fictional narrative carries satirical intent or serves as pure entertainment. The page number (266) suggests this is mid-story, making context assessment difficult.