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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 & 4 of the
Company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ending September 30, 1999 and is qualified
in its entirety by reference to such consolidated financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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