The Wasp — 1896 — page 93: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains satirical articles and one cartoon titled "Painful Recollection," showing a rotund man in formal dress being struck or pushed by a woman wielding a large fan. The caption reads: "Why do you have such a dreadfully sour face, Mr. Heimple?" with a response about conscience and guilt. The satire appears to target infidelity or romantic misconduct—the "painful recollection" being a woman's (likely a wife or scorned party's) violent response. The specific identities of "Mr. Heimple" and his antagonist are unclear from the image alone. The surrounding text discusses various San Francisco figures and scandals, typical of The Wasp's gossipy style, but the cartoon's specific subject requires additional historical context to identify completely.