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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 28, 1998 (Unaudited) and the Consolidated
Statements of Income for the thirteen weeks ended March 28, 1998 (Unaudited)
and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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