The Wasp — 1879 — page 581: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains serialized fiction rather than political cartoons. The text is "Phases of History Not Generally given in Detail," Part XXII, written by Mr. Salmi Morse for *The Wasp* magazine. The narrative concerns the Briggs and Wobbs families in what appears to be a Victorian-era domestic comedy. The story involves sleeping arrangements, tea service, and social interactions among the characters. There are references to Mrs. Wobbs' disapproval of certain situations and Mr. Briggs' attempts at humor. **No political satire or social commentary is evident on this page.** It's purely entertainment fiction typical of 19th-century periodicals, featuring domestic humor and character interactions rather than contemporary political critique.