[Several classical statues are placed about the room; at the back a temple or cabinet containing a statue of Galatea, before which curtains are drawn concealing the statue from the audience.]

[Mimos, a slave, is discovered at work on a half finished statue. To him enters Agesimos.]

Ages. (haughtily). Good day. Is this Pygmalion’s studio?

Mim. (bowing). It is.

Ages.Are you Pygmalion?

Mim.Oh, no;

I am his slave.

Ages.And has Pygmalion slaves!

A sculptor with a slave to wait on him:

A slave to fetch and carry—come and go—