The Wasp — 1895 — page 922: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains a serialized humorous narrative poem titled "Mother Mooney's Ride," illustrated with three sketches. The story depicts a character named Sholto being chased by his mother-in-law on horseback across the countryside—presented as comedic domestic conflict. The narrative includes crude jokes about marriage and in-laws, typical of late 19th/early 20th-century satirical humor. The sketches show exaggerated character types: an older woman in various riding positions, depicted with the caricatured body shapes common to period humor magazines. Below the story are brief prose pieces including "As the Twig is Bent, Etc." and a note about political figures, plus an advertisement for Ruinart champagne. The overall tone is lighthearted, domestic satire with no apparent serious political commentary.