The "Vexata Quæstio."—"What is a mile?"
Gipsy. "Have your Fortune told, my pretty Gentleman?"
Pretty Gent. "Oh! Lawk! Don't mention it!"
SPIRITED CONDUCT OF MR. CHARLES KEAN.
Mr. Charles Kean continuing to be exposed to the nuisance of criticism, has determined, though with much regret, on a still more decided step in vindication of his personal dignity than any he has yet taken. Having already struck off the Free List of the Princess's Theatre all the critics who have insolently ventured to express unfavourable opinions of his acting, Mr. Kean had hoped that the public would have taken this warning that he is not amenable to hostile criticism. In this hope he regrets to find himself disappointed. Many persons still consider him a bad actor, and have not shrunk from audaciously expressing this detestable opinion in and out of the Princess's Theatre. Further forbearance on Mr. Kean's part would clearly be an act of injustice to himself.