The Wasp — 1878 — page 93: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page presents a serialized fiction story by T. J. Vivian, not a political cartoon. The narrative concerns a young English girl brought to Paris whose niece has died, prompting correspondence between characters in Paris and San Francisco about the girl's future. The story involves romantic complications and references to Parisian society, including mentions of "Vicomte Montmartre" and various social settings. While *The Wasp* was a satirical publication, this particular installment appears to be literary content rather than explicit political or social satire—though the detailed discussion of Paris versus San Francisco suggests possible commentary on transatlantic social differences and class distinctions typical of the era.