Exhibit EX-99.(14)(A)
Consent of Independent Auditors
We consent to the references to our firm under each of the
captions "Representations and Warranties" in sections 4 and 5 of
Exhibit A of the Prospectus/Proxy Statement and to the
incorporation by reference of our report dated August 6, 1999 in
the Registration Statement (Form N-14) of D.L. Babson Tax-Free
Income Fund, Inc. filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission under the Securities Act of 1933 (Registration No. 002-
65489).
Ernst & Young LLP
Kansas City, Missouri
June 16, 2000
