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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Consolidated Balance Sheets at November 30, 1996 (unaudited), the Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Income at November 30, 1996 (unaudited), and the
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow at November 30, 1996 (unaudited)
and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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