The Wasp — 1914 — page 321: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains serialized fiction rather than a political cartoon. It's a dramatic narrative excerpt titled "THE WASP" (page 313) depicting a character named James Burnham in what appears to be a revenge storyline. The text describes Burnham—described as sick of "anger and ambition, blood-lust and money-lust"—searching for an enemy named Percy Stanton in disreputable taverns and gaming houses. Burnham disguises himself in rough clothing to avoid recognition while surveilling Stanton, who has apparently deteriorated since a duel at "Nevis." The passage emphasizes moral decay and vendetta themes typical of serialized fiction from this era. Without seeing illustrations or the full narrative context, the specific satirical or political significance remains unclear—this may be literary entertainment rather than social commentary.