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ARIADNE. 197talked of; it took a tired public by surprise,and its triumph was instantaneous and widespread.There was something in it that was unhke allthe world had ever seen; the very mystery thatto many enveloped its meaning only added toits chann for the curiosity of mankind. Withina few weeks her name was a household word inthe world of art: that short and haj>py-souiidingname that was in such sad unlikeness to herdestiny. She had been the original of theNausicaa, some sculptor told them so; and thentheyflocked to where theNausicaa could be seen,and talked the more of her, and some few beganto say — " that is the same face as the Romangirl had who was with Hilarion."For though the world has a shallow memoryfor exceUence,it is always tenacious of remembrancesthat are hurtful,and of recollections thatcan tarnish renown.One day HUarion arrived hi Paris, havingbeen absent for amonth or so: he loved all thearts, nor ever missed the fresh fruits of them;he went early to the Salon one bright morning