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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Consolidated Balance Sheets at May 31, 1996 (unaudited), the Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Income at May 31, 1996 (unaudited), and the Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow at May 31, 1996 (unaudited) and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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