The Wasp — 1914 — page 323: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains prose fiction rather than political satire or cartoons. The text describes a dramatic scene where characters named Stanton, Burnham, and James infiltrate a shabby house. James adopts the disguise of an intoxicated man to deceive occupants and observe a woman named Kitty sobbing inside. The passage emphasizes squalid conditions—"mildew and poverty, rags and misery"—suggesting investigative or moralistic fiction typical of late 19th-century American magazines. Without seeing illustrations or additional context, the specific satirical target remains unclear. The narrative style suggests this may be serialized fiction exploring urban social issues rather than direct political commentary characteristic of *The Wasp's* typical content.