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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
consolidated financial statements for the period ended January 30, 1999 and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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<FN>
<F1>Represents basic earnings per share in accordance with 
SFAS No. 128, Earnings Per Share.
<F2>Represents diluted earnings per share in accordance with 
SFAS No. 128, Earnings per Share.
</FN>