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At the beginning of the scene, Maria is gently admonishing Sir Toby for his late night revelry but it is clear that the pair have a close relationship. They tease each other and, when the foolish Sir Andrew Aguecheek enters, they both delight in teasing and mocking him. Daft Sir Andrew does not realize that is constantly the butt of their jokes. Instead, his exaggerated foppishness is revealed as he capers (dances) around the stage, much to Sir Toby's amusement.
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SIR TOBY.
What a plague means my niece, to take the death of her brother thus? I am sure care's an enemy to life.
MARIA.
By my troth, Sir Toby, you must come in earlier o' nights; your cousin, my lady, takes great exceptions to your ill hours.
SIR TOBY.
Why, let her except, before excepted.
MARIA.
Ay, but you must confine yourself within the modest limits of
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