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STATION There is a paysan near the village ofSaint-Jean-Ie-Vieu with a penchant for showing offhis sheep, ofwhich he has an impressive number. Every Market Day, the paysan drives his band of sheep through Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, which is already congested on Market Day. I have asked villagers why the paysan wants people to know how well offhe is. When I thought about it, I understood why they looked at me curiously when I asked the question. It is a matter ofstation, which is important to all Basques, Old World or New World. It is the reason why Basques who have made money in America come home with big cars. It is also the reason why the churches are not lacking for stained-glass windows with family names printed on them. The Amerikanuakwant to show their neighbors that they have succeeded in this world. 95 ...

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