<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE BALANCE
SHEET AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 (UNAUDITED) AND THE STATEMENTS OF INCOME FOR THE
SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 (UNAUDITED) AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY
BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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