The Wasp — 1879 — page 201: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **text content**, not a cartoon or satirical illustration. It appears to be Chapter XIII-XIV of a serialized story titled "More Bitter than Death," featuring dialogue between characters including "Lady Lausanne," "the Countess," "Mr. Bray," and "Susan Stonor." The narrative concerns romantic and marital tensions—discussions of love, jealousy, and a woman's independence. Characters debate whether a woman should marry or pursue artistic ambitions. **No political satire or caricature is visible on this page.** The Wasp magazine did publish satirical cartoons elsewhere, but this particular page is devoted to serialized fiction rather than visual satire or social commentary.