The Wasp — 1921 — page 39: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page appears to be the **conclusion of a theatrical play or dramatic sketch** rather than a political cartoon. The stage directions describe a General character alone in a room, reading, when he hears sleigh bells—apparently his visitor (a woman, "Mademoiselle") departing. The General listens to the bells fade into the distance, then returns to his book, seemingly resigned or melancholic about her departure. Without additional context about which General is depicted or what contemporary event this references, the specific political or social satire is unclear. However, the emotional tone suggests commentary on **abandonment, duty, or lost romance**—themes *The Wasp* frequently explored in its satirical drama pieces. The page ends with "CURTAIN," marking the scene's end.