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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AT FEBRUARY 27, 1998, AND THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT
OF INCOME FOR THE QUARTER ENDED FEBRUARY 27, 1998, AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS
ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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