On a white marble _console_ in this gallery is placed an interesting memorial of her brilliant theatrical career, presented to her by the most enthusiastic of its numerous admirers. It consists of a laurel crown, executed in pure gold; on the leaves of which are engraved on one side, the name of each piece in which she appeared, and, on the other, the _rôle_ which she acted in it. A very fine statue of Molière is placed in this apartment. Never did two hours glide more rapidly away than those passed in the society of this fascinating woman, whose presence I left penetrated with the conviction that no one can know without admiring her; and that when she retires from the stage, "we shall not look upon her like again." Passed a very agreeable evening, at Madame Craufurd's, Met there la Duchesse de la Force, and the usual circle of _habitués_. Talking of theatres, some of _la Vieille Cour_, who happened to be present, remarked on the distinction always made between the female performers of the different ones. Those of the Théâtre Français were styled "_Les Dames de la Comédie Française_"; "those of the Théâtre Italien," "_Les Demoiselles du Théâtre Italien_;" and the dancers, "_Les Filles de l'Opéra_." This last mode of naming _les danseuses_, though in later times considered as a reproach, was, originally, meant as an honourable distinction; the king, on establishing the _Académie Royale de Musique_, having obtained the privilege that the performers attached to it should be exempt from excommunication. Hence they were named, "_Les Filles de l'Opéra_," as persons sometimes said "_Les Filles de la Reine_." _À propos_ of the Opera, Madame Grassini, once no less celebrated for her beauty than for her voice, was of the party last night. She is, and deservedly, a general favourite in Parisian society, in which her vivacity, good-nature, and amiability, are duly appreciated. Her lively sallies and _naïve_ remarks are very amusing; and the frankness and simplicity she has preserved in a profession and position so calculated to induce the reverse, add to her attractions and give piquancy to her conversation. There are moments in which Madame Grassini's countenance becomes lighted up with such animation, that it seems to be invested with a considerable portion of the rare beauty for which she was so remarkable. Her eyes are still glorious, and, like those only of the sunny South, can flash with intelligence, or melt with tenderness. It is when conversing on the grand _rôles_ which she filled as _prima donna_, that her face lights up as I have noticed,--as the war-horse, when hearing the sound of the trumpet, remembers the scene of his past glory. When in Italy, some years since, Madame Grassini's carriage was stopped by brigands, who, having compelled her to descend, ransacked it and took possession of her splendid theatrical wardrobe, and her magnificent diamonds.