The Wasp — 1879 — page 446: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **text content** — a serialized story or novella titled "The Illustrated Wasp" occupying most of the page. The narrative appears to be a Victorian-era domestic drama involving characters named Laura, Adele, George, Monsieur de Mertenil, and others, dealing with romantic entanglements and social propriety. A **dictionary/definition section** appears in the right column, defining terms like "Halpin," "Farmer," "Fusie," "Webster," "Bertie," "Billie," "Cop," "Salmon," and "Lutcher" — likely satirical definitions mocking contemporary figures or concepts, though specific identifications are unclear from the image alone. The small decorative illustration visible is ornamental rather than political commentary.