The Wasp — 1895 — page 771: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains several satirical pieces and advertisements rather than a single coherent cartoon. **"The Matter"** depicts two men in conversation—one seated, one standing—with dialogue about looking "sober" and a "mawkish" manner. The specific context is unclear. **"Perfectly True"** mocks women's fashion remarks, with a woman commenting on clothing that conceals a husband's infidelity—satirizing how women use euphemisms ("mantle of charity") to discuss marital misconduct. **"The Interminable Trial"** references attorneys and a fence dispute, appearing to mock prolonged legal proceedings over trivial matters. The page also includes humor about doctors, cigarettes, and church-going, plus a **Ruinart champagne advertisement**. Without clearer historical context or identified figures, the specific satirical targets remain difficult to determine precisely.