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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the Forum
Retirement Partners, L.P. condensed consolidated balance sheets and condensed
statement of operations as of the quarter ended June 30, 1998 and is qualified
in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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