The Wasp — 1893 — page 81: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page presents a serialized story rather than political satire. "The Governess" (translated from French by K.P.G.) tells of a Baroness hiring Miss Elodie Gugmutt as governess for her children. The narrative focuses on domestic drama: the Baroness suspects the young, attractive governess may cause trouble, particularly with the Baron's susceptible nature. The accompanying illustrations depict scenes from the plot—Miss Elodie at the piano, the Baroness discovering something troubling in a remote location ("The Wife's Discovery"). This appears to be serialized fiction rather than editorial cartooning, typical of The Wasp's mixed content combining humor, satire, and romantic melodrama for Victorian-era readers.