The Wasp — 1878 — page 157: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains no cartoon or satirical illustration—it's entirely text. It's the second installment of a serialized short story titled "Back to the Old Home" by the author of "Nora's Love Test," reprinted from the Danbury News. The narrative describes a character's nostalgic return to their childhood home (the Hall) and reflections on a relationship with "Miss Mary," exploring themes of love, class differences, and social obligation. The protagonist grapples with whether Miss Mary loves him genuinely or merely as a duty. The Wasp appears to have mixed fiction serialization with its satirical content, using this story as editorial material rather than pure comic satire on this particular page.