The Wasp — 1893 — page 330: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains two satirical cartoon scenarios labeled "Circumstances Alter Cases." **Number 1** depicts a man in water near a "Danger Deep Water" sign, with well-dressed onlookers. The accompanying dialogue suggests a wealthy person (Goldstone and Silverstein are mentioned) nearly drowning but surviving—the satire likely mocks how the rich escape consequences that would kill ordinary people. **Number 2** shows a similar scene with a horse and cart in water, again marked "Danger Deep Water." The narrative suggests class-based differences in how people respond to identical dangerous situations. The overall point appears to be satirizing how social status and wealth determine survival outcomes and social responses—the same dangerous circumstance produces different results depending on who experiences it. This reflects Progressive-era concern about class inequality.