The Wasp — 1893 — page 223: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page presents a humorous multi-panel cartoon about a chicken that strays beyond a fence and fails to return—illustrating the proverb "Everything Comes to Him Who Waits." The sequence shows: a chicken spotting something desirable beyond the fence; the chicken wandering away; and the owner waiting in vain for its return. The joke subverts the proverb: patience alone doesn't guarantee results. The chicken is simply gone. The remaining text consists of brief satirical anecdotes and quips typical of *The Wasp*'s humor—including jokes about dogs, servants, and social awkwardness. These appear designed as filler content rather than cohesive commentary. The overall tone is light, domestic humor rather than pointed political satire.