The Wasp — 1893 — page 149: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This six-panel satirical comic depicts a man in a suit pursuing a woman while a snake repeatedly interferes. The title "A Subject for Los Gatos" suggests a local California reference (Los Gatos is a Bay Area town). The narrative arc shows the man's romantic advances ("My love for you, darling, is like the vast cloudland") repeatedly thwarted by the snake's interventions. The woman seems to tolerate or encourage the snake's protection. The satire appears to mock either a real local romantic scandal or the absurdity of persistent suitors. The snake functions as a comedic obstacle, possibly representing jealousy, danger, or a rival. Without additional historical context about Los Gatos society of this era, the specific figures and events remain unclear, though the comic's tone suggests it references recognizable local personalities or situations.