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EXHIBIT 24.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
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As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our report
dated November 9, 1999 included herein (in the Company's Form 10-K for the year
ended September 30, 1999) and to all references to our Firm included in or made
a part of this registration statement. We further consent to the use of our
opinion dated September 29, 2000 regarding the federal income tax consequences
to the participating Representatives in the Plan included in or made a part of
this registration statement.
/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
Dallas, Texas,
September 29, 2000
