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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XIII, Issue XI, 15 September 1894, Page 244

Harriet Hosmer tells of an incident which occurred in her studio, where her statue of Apollo rested. An old lady was being shown around—a Mrs Raggles—and she paused before

this masterpiece for a long time. Finally she exclaimed, ‘ So that’s Apoller, is it ?’ She was assured that it was. • Supposed to be the hamsomest man in the world, warn’t he?’ She was again assured of the correctness of her surmise. Then, turning away, she said, disgustedly, ‘ Wai, I’ve seen Apoller and I’ve seen Raggles, an’ I say, Give me Raggles !’