The Wasp — 1914 — page 42: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains narrative text rather than a political cartoon. It appears to be from a serialized fiction story titled "The Wasp," describing characters named Queery and James Burnham aboard a ship near Nevis (an island in the Caribbean). The passage depicts Queery's friendship with Burnham and describes how Queery neglected his estate in Nevis to spend time with this new acquaintance. It then recounts how Queery brewed rum punch the night before, after which Burnham awoke hungover and alone in an open boat, confused about what had happened. Without seeing illustrations or understanding the broader narrative context, the satirical intent remains unclear. This appears to be a serialized adventure or comedic story in the magazine.