<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
condensed consolidated balance sheets and condensed consolidated statements of
income on pages two and three of the Company's form 10-Q for the year-to-date
and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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