The Wasp — 1892 — page 421: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon depicts two men in exaggerated caricature style, appearing to whisper conspiratorially to each other. Based on the article text below, this relates to Democratic Party politics and succession following Cleveland's presidency. The satire criticizes inside dealings within the Democratic Party—specifically, the text mentions "inside facts" from Harrison's administration being transferred to suggest backroom maneuvering about who will lead the party next. The caricatures emphasize their scheming nature through distorted facial features typical of Gilded Age political satire. The "lend me your ear" title suggests confidential political gossip and manipulation among party leadership, mocking how Democratic figures are quietly consolidating power rather than operating transparently.