The Wasp — 1887 — page 390: what you’re looking at

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This page contains satirical text pieces rather than illustrated cartoons. The main content includes: **"Our Pictures"** — A poetic column mocking contemporary figures and situations, though specific identities aren't clearly indicated in the visible text. **"When Old Jack Died"** — A sentimental narrative poem about a dog's death, likely satirizing overly emotional Victorian pet-mourning literature. **"Mrs. Cummings Gets Mad"** — A satirical dialogue where Mrs. Cummings complains about her neighbor Mrs. Clark, who has thirteen children. The piece mocks both the neighbor's large family and Mrs. Cummings' self-righteous indignation, poking fun at Victorian social pretension and gossip. **"A Keen Little Observer"** — A brief humorous exchange about a boy's social aspirations. The satire targets Victorian-era social conventions, particularly class consciousness and domestic propriety.