The Wasp — 1893 — page 316: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon depicts a domestic scene where a man and woman appear to be in an intimate moment, with the man holding what looks like a mirror or reflective object. The caption "There Shall Be No More Parting" suggests satirical commentary on marriage or domestic relations—likely poking fun at the Victorian ideal of marital permanence or reconciliation. The surrounding page consists primarily of advertisements and brief humorous "Pointers" addressing San Francisco life—dentists, hotels, restaurants, and medical practitioners. These quips mock urban society, fashion, and social pretension typical of *The Wasp*'s satirical style. The specific cartoon's exact meaning is unclear without additional historical context about contemporary marriages or separations it references.