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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary data extracted from the Consolidated Balance
Sheet as of December 31, 1997 and the Consolidated Statement of Income for the
twelve months ended December 31, 1997 and is qualified in its entirety by
reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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