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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Balance Sheet at March 31, 1999 and the Statement of Income for the Six Months
Ended March 31, 1999 (Unaudited) and is qualified in its entirety by reference
to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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