The Wasp — 1914 — page 341: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains prose narrative rather than a political cartoon. It describes Mr. James Fitzwalter, a bookish, middle-aged gentleman who departs his lodgings, and simultaneously notes the disappearance of a "distinguished-looking stranger" from fashionable coffeehouses—specifically mentioning a bearded mariner known for his "silver-lined pocket" and intimidating presence at the Spotted Dog. The narrative suggests these may be the same person in disguise or reveals. The passage concludes with philosophical commentary: Fitzwalter is "tired of life" and "heartily sick" of wickedness, now realizing that wealth ("pockets full of gold") cannot purchase satisfaction. Without additional context or images, the specific satirical target remains unclear—likely a contemporary social or literary reference recognizable to 19th-century readers but obscure today.