The Wasp — 1881 — page 79: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a serialized short story rather than a political cartoon. The narrative concerns a man named Harry who, after dinner, announces his intention to visit a brothel. The text describes his internal conflict—guilt, temptation, and moral struggle—as he contemplates this visit. The story includes dialogue with a woman (appearing to be a sex worker) and explores themes of Victorian morality, desire, and social hypocrisy. References to "Madame Durand" and descriptions of the encounter suggest this is satirizing attitudes toward prostitution and male sexual behavior in the period. Without seeing accompanying illustrations clearly, I cannot identify specific caricatures or political figures the story may reference or mock.