The Wasp — 1893 — page 113: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains two cartoon panels satirizing courtship and flirtation, followed by period advertisements. **Top panel**: A woman on a bench tells two men, "Just one, darling"—likely mocking coquettish behavior where women claim to favor one suitor while entertaining multiple admirers. **Bottom panel**: Shows the same scenario deteriorating, with the woman saying "Oh don't, dearest, don't!"—suggesting her initial invitation has become uncomfortable or unwelcome. The joke satirizes the performative games of turn-of-the-century courtship and the contradiction between women's stated preferences and their actual actions. The advertisements below promote local San Francisco businesses, including bicycles, cigars, and tailored suits—typical of The Wasp's revenue model mixing social satire with commercial content.