The Wasp — 1894 — page 377: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising with one cartoon** at the top titled "Lengthening Days." The main cartoon depicts a domestic scene with a seated woman and standing man. The dialogue reads: "HARRY—And, dearest, do you think of me all day long? / DEAREST—I did, Harry; but the days are getting longer now, and of course—well, you know." The joke relies on a **seasonal reference to lengthening daylight hours**, suggesting the woman's attention to her husband decreases proportionally as days grow longer and she has more daylight hours for other activities or interests. It's a mildly cynical commentary on married life and waning romantic devotion. The remainder of the page contains advertisements for champagne, hats, flowers, and tailoring services typical of early 20th-century publications.