The Wasp — 1878 — page 237: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Wasp* contains a serialized short story titled "Back to the Old Home" by the author of "Nora's Love Test," rather than political satire or cartoons. The narrative follows a dialogue between a mother and son about the son's decision to leave home, his subsequent success in the city, and his eventual return. The story explores themes of filial duty, maternal sacrifice, and redemption through a sentimental domestic plot. There are no visible political cartoons or caricatures on this page. The content represents *The Wasp*'s literary fiction offerings rather than its satirical commentary, making it of limited interest for understanding the magazine's political or social satire.