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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet of August 2, 1997 and the Condensed
Statement of Income for the six months ended August 2, 1997 (unaudited) and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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