The Wasp — 1878 — page 285: what you’re looking at

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This page contains the concluding installment of a serialized fictional story titled "A Phantom Tragedy" by Miss Josephine Clifford. The narrative is a gothic tale set in Dresdoli, describing the author's uncle's exploration of a mysterious apartment within the King's Hall—a large ancestral estate. The story focuses on atmospheric suspense: strange sounds, shadowy figures glimpsed through windows, and the discovery of a hidden chamber behind a bookcase. The narrator suspects supernatural activity but ultimately discovers a living man—a former cavalier—hidden within the property, explaining the mysterious disturbances. This appears to be serialized fiction entertainment rather than political satire or cartooning. No political commentary or caricatures are visible on this page.