The Wasp — 1887 — page 150: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This courtroom scene depicts a legal proceeding with Judge Sullivan presiding. Two men sit before the bench—one holding what appears to be a hat labeled "MORRIS" (likely a defendant or witness). The caption at bottom reads "AT MIGHT SUIT," suggesting a pun on "lawsuit." The satire appears to lampoon a specific legal case, though without additional context, the exact dispute is unclear. The figure on the right with the distinctive beard and the hat-holding gesture suggests this may reference a particular notable case from The Wasp's publication period. The ornate courtroom setting and formal dress indicate this targets respectable institutions through humor. The joke likely involves either the absurdity of the case itself or mockery of the participants involved, but the specific historical reference requires additional documentation to identify with certainty.