The Wasp — 1921 — page 20: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a dramatic dialogue scene rather than a political cartoon. Two characters—MEL (a woman) and GEN (a man in military uniform)—engage in sharp conversation about politics and identity. The satire targets imperial loyalism and political apathy. The General accuses Mel of disloyalty for holding non-imperialist views, while she deflects by noting that political discussion is now common ("Who doesn't, these days?"). The General appears to recognize her from newspaper photographs, suggesting she's a public figure—possibly a journalist or activist from Litova (an unclear reference). The humor lies in their verbal sparring: she flatters while probing his importance; he suspects her of sedition while remaining flattered by her attention. The specific historical context and identities remain unclear without additional source information.