<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet at April 30, 1997 and the
unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three months
ended April 30, 1997 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such
financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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