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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
condensed consolidated blance sheet as of January 31, 1998 and the condensed
consolidated statement of earnings for the six month period ended January 31,
1998 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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