The Wasp — 1879 — page 242: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page presents Act II of a three-act play adapted from French material, credited to "Mr. Salmi Morse." The dramatic personae list characters including Michel (a burgomaster), Jules, and various servants and townspeople. The visible dialogue shows domestic conflict, with discussion of marriage arrangements, Jules's delayed arrival, and a mother's impatience. Without seeing the accompanying illustrations, the play's satirical intent remains unclear. The French title ("The Polish Jew") suggests ethnic or religious satire typical of 19th-century theatrical entertainment, though the specific political or social commentary The Wasp intended is not evident from this text page alone.