The Wasp — 1891 — page 75: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a single-panel cartoon by Buckley depicting a crouching cat in a nighttime urban setting, with a full moon and classical building (possibly government building) in the background. The caption "They forgot that a cat" suggests the cartoon is a political allegory—the cat likely represents an unpredictable or overlooked force that disrupts someone's plans. The building and moonlit setting imply this concerns official or civic matters. Without additional context about *The Wasp's* publication date or contemporary events, the specific political reference remains unclear. The cartoon appears to criticize parties who underestimated something small but consequential—a common satirical device. The identity of "they" and what was "forgotten" cannot be determined from the image alone.