The Wasp — 1879 — page 398: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Wasp* is primarily **text-based fiction and advice columns**, not political satire. The main content appears to be a serialized story ("To be continued") involving characters named Adele, Laura, George, Redmond, and others navigating social relationships and domestic matters. The page includes **advice columns** on topics like: - Marriage and money - University scholarship practices - How to break a match engagement - Proper etiquette for silk garments The only illustration is a small **"Correspondence" header** showing ornate Victorian design. Rather than political satire, this represents *The Wasp's* broader publishing model: mixing social commentary with entertainment journalism aimed at readers interested in gossip, relationships, and genteel society advice.