The Wasp — 1891 — page 429: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains several humorous vignettes about a man missing his train. The main narrative (left side) depicts an employment agency interaction where a housekeeper discusses her qualifications for a position, while a "Stranger" interrupts to mention an escaped patient from a "Hopeless Incurable Lunatic Asylum." The illustrated scenes show the man's misadventures: oversleeping (illustration 3), missing his departure (4), and apparently engaging in childish behavior like playing catch (5). The right side includes unrelated social commentary titled "Wanted Things Brought to a Climax" about serialized fiction, "Rapid Transit" discussing city transportation, and "Force of Habit" about marriage—typical satirical commentary on contemporary urban life and social customs. The humor relies on situational comedy and wordplay rather than specific political references.