The Wasp — 1914 — page 339: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains dialogue from what appears to be a serialized story rather than a political cartoon. The text depicts Willis confronting his wife about a visitor—James Burnham—whom Willis describes as a notorious pirate with blood on his hands and jewels purchased through evil deeds. Willis expresses his moral duty to report Burnham to authorities, calling him dangerous despite the man's charming demeanor. His wife Kitty protests, revealing that Burnham was "your friend once." The passage emphasizes themes of betrayal and moral compromise—a respectable man defending a former friend despite credible accusations of serious crimes. Without seeing the full context or illustrations, the specific historical reference to Burnham remains unclear, though the narrative suggests this concerns a real or semi-fictional controversial figure.