The Wasp — 1878 — page 205: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains the opening of a serialized short story rather than political satire or editorial cartoons. The narrative follows a young man named Etienne Faret, described as having "positive smile, involuntary, irresistible" charm despite humble origins and poor circumstances. The story establishes Etienne as a romantic protagonist whose engaging personality attracts a young woman named Germaine. The plot involves class tensions—Etienne's poverty contrasts with Germaine's higher social standing—and hints at forbidden love and family disapproval. Without visible illustrations on this particular page, the content appears to be fiction rather than political commentary or satire typical of The Wasp's satirical mission.