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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of November 1, 1997 and the Condensed
Consolidated Statement of Income for the nine months ended November 1, 1997
(unaudited) an is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial
statements.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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