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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
registrant's condensed consolidated balance sheet and condensed consolidated
statement ofnet earnings at and for the period ended January 31, 1998 and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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