The Wasp — 1914 — page 34: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains a narrative passage (not a cartoon) describing a confrontation aboard the ship *Lass o' London*. The text depicts James Burnham, a tough sailor, being confronted by Henry Boyle, the ship's mate, who taunts him about "dying of fright" and challenges his masculinity. Burnham responds violently, vaulting over a table and attacking Boyle by the windpipe, driving him against the bulkhead. Without seeing the illustration, the satirical point remains unclear. However, the passage appears to mock either working-class maritime culture, cowardice, or possibly specific contemporary figures. The dramatic language and emphasis on masculine honor suggests The Wasp is satirizing either sensationalized adventure narratives or actual maritime personnel. More context is needed to identify the specific targets.