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 the charms of youth and beauty, will sometimes induce the public to overlook defects in those who possess such attractions: but beauty and youth pass away. The hopes which may have been formed of those who have natural defects, which always increase with age, are seldom realised. I will mention madame Granvalle; this charming comedian, distinguished for her gracefulness, spirit, and vivacity, aided by what is called theatrical decency, has quitted the stage, where she will never be equalled in the character of genteel comedy, to which her talents were confined. Though not yet fifty years of age, she has been compelled to retire, in consequence of that disgust with which her lisping manner of speech