The Wasp — 1895 — page 873: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Wasp* contains a poem titled "Not What He Expected" featuring a whimsical illustration of what appears to be a romantic figure with decorative swirls. The poem depicts a male character proposing to transform his office into "a lover's bower" during lunch, while his companion (addressed as "Weetheart") expresses romantic sentiment. The page also includes biographical profiles of California artists: Solly Walter, a renowned Pacific Coast newspaper illustrator, and Miss Nora Quinlan, a photographer and cashier at Bushwell's. A "Personalities" section discusses local political interest regarding the Buckley-Rainey Democratic faction and the appointment of Peter Jeter as Lieutenant-Governor. The content blends light romantic satire with arts coverage and political commentary typical of the era's satirical publications.