The Wasp — 1879 — page 83: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page continues a serialized narrative story rather than presenting political satire. The text, written by Salmi Morse for *The Wasp*, depicts a dramatic maritime tale involving characters named John, Jenny, and Mike. The accompanying illustrations show: a man in period dress, figures in distress at sea, and ship-related scenes. The narrative concerns themselves with themes of jealousy, moral conflict, and survival—specifically depicting a love triangle where Jenny must choose between her husband John and another man, with the resolution hinging on circumstances at sea. This appears to be serialized fiction rather than satirical commentary on contemporary politics or public figures. The dramatic engravings support the melodramatic storyline typical of 19th-century serialized literature.