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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Consolidated Balance Sheets at February 29, 1996 (unaudited), the Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Income at February 29, 1996 (unaudited), and the
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow at February 29, 1996 (unaudited)
and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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