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<LEGEND>
     THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
     CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF NOBILITY HOMES, INC. AS OF AND FOR
     THE QUARTER ENDED FEBRUARY 5, 2000 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY
     REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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