The Wasp — 1878 — page 77: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page presents a serialized short story by T.J. Vivian rather than political satire. The narrative, illustrated with a decorative capital letter, follows Little Thady O'Flynn, a Dublin character who discovers human remains (a skull and teeth) while working on building demolition. He and his companion Doctor Andros investigate the discovery, which becomes the mystery's centerpiece. The story appears to be a Victorian-era mystery tale emphasizing macabre discovery and investigation. No clear political cartoon or satire is evident on this page—it's primarily literary content typical of *The Wasp's* serialized fiction offerings. The "platinum filling" referenced in the title likely becomes significant to identifying the remains.