The Wasp — 1914 — page 331: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a literary excerpt rather than a cartoon or satirical illustration. The text presents a dialogue between James and a woman (unnamed in this excerpt) involving the delivery of guineas and diamonds sent by her brother John from the West Indies. The passage depicts James as a character involved in smuggling or illicit money transfer—protecting assets from someone named Master Stanton, apparently a legal authority. The woman questions whether James would "murder Percy" (unclear context), and James responds cynically about past killings. Without seeing illustrations or additional context, the specific satire targets remain unclear. This reads as narrative fiction rather than visual satire typical of *The Wasp*'s usual format. More context would be needed to identify the historical figures or events being mocked.