The Wasp — 1878 — page 62: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily a **letters column** responding to reader submissions, not a political cartoon. The content addresses editorial decisions and reader questions about *The Wasp* magazine. Notable responses include: - **"R."** is accepted as a contributor - **Nestor** receives editorial feedback on a submission - **Dropper** suggests a story idea about "a Golden Tress," which editors reject as insufficiently original - **Fortunatus** is critiqued for submitting overly dark material - **Hemphill** questions why the magazine won't expand to cover more topics The editors assert their editorial standards and independence, refusing to compromise *The Wasp*'s satirical voice or expand coverage beyond their scope. This reveals the magazine's selective approach to content and reader engagement during this period.