The Wasp — 1896 — page 1043: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains sheet music rather than a cartoon. It's a musical composition titled "The Wasp" with lyrics printed beneath the vocal line. The lyrics reference "Cupid's net," "a lure he loves," and repeated phrases about "before our very faces" and "a web of filmy laces." The content appears to be a romantic or satirical song, possibly about romantic entanglement or deception. Without additional context about the publication date or surrounding content, the specific satirical target remains unclear. The musical format suggests this was entertainment content rather than political commentary, though *The Wasp* magazine did publish satirical material. The romantic/cupid theme suggests social satire about courtship or relationships, but the precise meaning and any contemporary references it contained are not evident from the music alone.