The Wasp — 1914 — page 337: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains **narrative fiction rather than a political cartoon**. It's an excerpt from a serialized romantic story titled "The Wasp," depicting a courtship scene between a young man from a rural farming family and a woman named Kitty. The text describes the man's romantic overtures—his promises of domestic security and family heritage—which emotionally move Kitty. The interruption by a knock on the door creates dramatic tension, with Kitty fearing the arrival of "James Burnham" might ruin their moment. This appears to be **serialized literary content** rather than satirical commentary. Without seeing illustrations or political context, the satire or social critique (if any) remains unclear from this excerpt alone.