The Wasp — 1893 — page 510: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains a serialized short story titled "A Wasp's Wife" by Lillian Plunkett Ferguson, rather than a political cartoon. The illustration shows a well-dressed Victorian couple and decorative typography introducing the narrative. The story concerns Mrs. Van Gilder, described as one of San Francisco's most beautiful and accomplished women, whose marriage to a wealthy Wall Street broker is troubled. The narrative discusses her husband's infidelity and business affairs, including references to a rival named Eleanor and complications involving their social standing. The content reflects late 19th-century *The Wasp* magazine's mix of satirical fiction and social commentary about San Francisco's wealthy elite and their romantic scandals, rather than direct political satire.