<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AT FEBRUARY 28, 1998, THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF INCOME AT FEBRUARY 28, 1998, AND THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW AT FEBRUARY 28, 1998, AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY
BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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