The Wasp — 1881 — page 496: what you’re looking at

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This page contains three distinct text sections with no visible cartoons or illustrations: 1. **"A Plea for 'Lady'"** – An essay arguing that "Mrs." and "Miss" are awkward titles for women, proposing "Lady" as a superior alternative. The author critiques how "Miss" is used dismissively and suggests adopting this term from French usage (Mademoiselle). 2. **"Inscriptions on Swords"** – A brief piece referencing historical sword inscriptions from German and French collections, with literary and poetic commentary. 3. **"The Sentimental Muse"** – A poem titled "The Dead Earl," focusing on romantic loss and memory, alongside a section called "A Lover's Fancy" with verse about unrequited love. The page appears to be primarily literary/editorial content rather than satirical cartoons. No political figures or social commentary requiring historical context are evident.