The Wasp — 1895 — page 86: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a satirical cartoon titled "Equal to the Occasion." The image shows two elegantly dressed women in what appears to be a parlor setting. One reclines on a couch while the other sits in a chair, both in fashionable late 19th-century attire with elaborate hats and clothing. The caption references a hotel incident: one woman tells another about a man who was asked to leave, with dialogue about him being "yanked out." The satire appears to mock upper-class social pretensions and propriety—likely commenting on how wealthy women handle scandalous situations with affected composure. The title "Equal to the Occasion" suggests irony about their ability to maintain composure during impropriety. Without additional context about The Wasp's publication date and specific events, the precise social critique remains unclear.