The Wasp — 1894 — page 408: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains a short story titled "He and She: A Ferryboat Romance" by Charles F. Howell, illustrated with period line drawings. It's not primarily a political cartoon but rather a humorous romantic fiction piece. The story depicts a flirtation between two passengers on a ferryboat, featuring banter about a gentleman's watch and time-telling. The humor relies on miscommunication and romantic misunderstanding typical of early 20th-century light fiction. The page also includes advertisements for ladies' hairdressing services and meat storage ("Arrest Putrefaction" ice boxes), typical commercial content for The Wasp magazine. The cartoons are decorative illustrations supporting the romantic narrative rather than political satire. This appears to be entertainment content rather than satirical commentary on current events.