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Flat burglary as ever was committed.

      — Much Ado about Nothing, Act IV Scene 2

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KEYWORD: mother

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1

Much Ado about Nothing
[I, 1]

Leonato

94

Her mother hath many times told me so.

2

Much Ado about Nothing
[II, 1]

Beatrice

664

So I would not he should do me, my lord, lest I
should prove the mother of fools. I have brought
Count Claudio, whom you sent me to seek.

3

Much Ado about Nothing
[II, 1]

Beatrice

710

No, sure, my lord, my mother cried; but then there
was a star danced, and under that was I born.
Cousins, God give you joy!

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