<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AT JANUARY 31, 1999 AND THE CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 31, 1999 AND
IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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<FN>
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
</FN>