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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Balance Sheet at June 30, 1999 and the Statement of Income for the Nine months
Ended June 30, 1999 (Unaudited) and is qualified in its entirety by reference
to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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