And when that stone is brought to life—be dumb!
It’s a strange world—I can not fathom it!
Pyg. (aside). Let me be brave, and put an end to this.
(aloud). Come, Galatea—till my wife returns,
My sister shall provide thee with a home;
Her house is close at hand.
Gal. (astonished and alarmed).Send me not hence,
Pygmalion—let me stay;
Pyg.It may not be.
Come, Galatea, we shall meet again.