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Show Nero'a Claim to Distinction. Aubrey Ileardtdey. the famous artist, art-ist, once outshone Oscar Wilde, who waa the greatest wit and conversationalist conversation-alist that ever lived. At dinner at which both were guests Wlldn talked Interestingly on Nero for nearly two houra. When be concluded, Iteardsley. who was only a boy. spoke up: "Mr. Wllda." he said, "you have for-gotten for-gotten to mention Nero'a greatest religious achievement." "I must confess I do not know to what you are referring." admitted Wlldo. "I am referring to bis action of pouring pour-ing oil on Christiana and setting fire to them." said Deardsley. "Wasn't It Nero who lighted the first Ores of Christianity that illuminated the worWr |