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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 1995 and the Consolidated
Statement of Income for the year ended December 31, 1995 of Meditrust and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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