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The shepherd is really acting like a madman now. He shouts, lunges and feints a stab
towards Edwin's belly. Finally, Edwin holds his arms above his head. "All right, keep the
pen," he says. "Keep the pen."
When Edwin retreats, I'm laughing so hard that my gut twists painfully. "Buddy! What
were you thinking?"
"I just wanted my pen back," bemoans Edwin. "Just wait until everyone finds out that I, a
New Zealander, traded a pen for a sheep." The competitive and mischievous Australians have
given New Zealanders a notorious reputation for shagging sheep.
"But you don't have either."
"That's the worst part." He closes his eyes and sighs, as if imagining the embarrassment
of confessing to his Kiwi mates.
"Aw. You two made a cute couple."
