The Wasp — 1914 — page 48: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains narrative prose rather than a cartoon. It appears to be a literary excerpt describing a dramatic shark attack at sea. The passage follows James Burnham's perspective as he witnesses a sunrise and observes a distant sailing vessel. The text describes vivid natural imagery—the dawn light, glowing waters, and a small brig with pink-hued sails. The narrative contrasts this beautiful morning scene with the danger lurking beneath: "fanged shark swarm" waiting in the waters. The passage emphasizes the contrast between serene beauty and hidden peril, but without additional context, it's unclear what specific political or social satire *The Wasp* intended here, or whether this is purely literary fiction rather than satirical commentary.