The Wasp — 1881 — page 456: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains three distinct literary pieces rather than political cartoons: 1. **"A Midnight Tragedy"** - A first-person narrative about shooting someone, describing the psychological anguish and legal consequences of the act. 2. **"The Chromatc Dog"** - A humorous anecdote about a dog with unusual coloring (described as having multiple colors) and various mishaps it causes, playing on the absurdity of pet ownership. 3. **"Wonderful Discovery"** - A brief piece describing an invention involving electric cats as a power source, presented as satirical commentary on technological enthusiasm. The page appears to be satirical fiction rather than political commentary. The humor relies on exaggeration and absurdity rather than topical references. Without additional context about *The Wasp's* editorial stance or the publication date visible in the image, specific political targets remain unclear.