The Wasp — 1895 — page 878: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains a fictional story titled "A Pair of Elastics" about a man (Jack Wilson) who discovers his wife's infidelity. The narrative recounts his discovery of a note from his wife's lover and his subsequent investigation, which leads him to find her at a hotel. The story explores themes of marital betrayal and social scandal. Below the story is a section titled "Curious Smoking Competition," describing a non-tobacco smoking competition at what appears to be a gentlemen's club. The illustration labeled "A Worse Fate" shows two women in conversation—one congratulating the other on an engagement, but the second woman responds that marriage is worse than the engagement itself, suggesting marriage is an undesirable state. The page primarily contains satirical social commentary on marriage and infidelity rather than political content.