The Wasp — 1888 — page 532: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains three distinct poems/articles rather than political cartoons: 1. **"The Mermaid's Confession"** - A romantic poem about a mermaid's unrequited love for a Spanish Cavalier. 2. **"The Holiday Cigar"** - A humorous narrative about someone discovering that expensive "Holiday Cigar" boxes contain counterfeit cigars made from burning leather and hair, which repeatedly fool recipients despite obvious poor quality. 3. **"My Neighbor's Baby"** - A brief poem describing a crying infant. Below these is **"By the Card,"** a poem about a poor man begging on the street. The remaining items are brief satirical quips on various topics—from gin as a beverage to observations about opera and cultural behaviors. **No clear political cartoons appear on this page.** The content emphasizes social satire through short humorous pieces rather than visual caricature.