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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Consolidated Balance Sheet and Statement of Income found on pages 3 and 4 of the
Company's Form 10-Q for the three months ended December 31, 1998 and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such consolidated financial
statements.
</LEGEND>
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