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SIGNATURE MARY-ANN CLARK
TITLE REPORTING ADMIN
[DESCRIPTION]Rule 10f-3 Procedures
September 11, 1997
Robertson Stephen & Company (for Growth & Income) Robertson, Stephens &
Co. L.L.C.
acted as a lead underwriter in IPO of Linens'N Things.
