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     THIS SCHEDULE SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION IS EXTRACTED FROM THE FINANCIAL
     STATEMENTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 31, 1999 AND IS QUALIFIED IN 
     ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH STATEMENTS.
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