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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AT AUGUST 31, 1997, THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF INCOME AT AUGUST 31, 1997, AND THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW AT AUGUST 31, 1997, AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY
REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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