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                           FRC-WPP NRP INVESTMENT L.P.





                                       and





                          SOUTHWEST BANK OF TEXAS, N.A.



                            as Administrative Agent,

                       Sole Book Runner and Lead Arranger





                       and CERTAIN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS



                                   as Lenders







                                   ----------







                                   $25,000,000





                                December 22, 2003







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                                TABLE OF CONTENTS











                                                                                                               Page

                                                                                                      

ARTICLE I - Definitions and References............................................................................1

         Section 1.1.      Defined Terms..........................................................................1

         Section 1.2.      Exhibits and Schedules; Additional Definitions........................................12

         Section 1.3.      Amendment of Defined Instruments......................................................12

         Section 1.4.      References and Titles.................................................................12

         Section 1.5.      Calculations and Determinations.......................................................12

         Section 1.6.      Joint Preparation; Construction of Indemnities and Releases...........................13



ARTICLE II - The Loans...........................................................................................13

         Section 2.1.      Commitments to Lend; Notes............................................................13

         Section 2.2.      Request for Loans.....................................................................13

         Section 2.3.      Continuations and Conversions of Loans................................................14

         Section 2.4.      Use of Proceeds.......................................................................15

         Section 2.5.      Interest Rates and Fees...............................................................15

         Section 2.6.      Optional Prepayments..................................................................16

         Section 2.7.      Scheduled Payments and Mandatory Prepayments..........................................16



ARTICLE III - Payments to Lenders................................................................................17

         Section 3.1.      General Procedures....................................................................17

         Section 3.2.      Capital Reimbursement.................................................................18

         Section 3.3.      Increased Cost of LIBOR Loans.........................................................18

         Section 3.4.      Availability..........................................................................19

         Section 3.5.      Funding Losses........................................................................20

         Section 3.6.      Reimbursable Taxes....................................................................20



ARTICLE IV - Conditions Precedent to Lending.....................................................................21

         Section 4.1.      Documents to be Delivered.............................................................21

         Section 4.2.      Additional Conditions Precedent.......................................................23



ARTICLE V - Representations and Warranties.......................................................................23

         Section 5.1.      No Default............................................................................23

         Section 5.2.      Organization and Good Standing........................................................23

         Section 5.3.      Authorization.........................................................................24

         Section 5.4.      No Conflicts or Consents..............................................................24

         Section 5.5.      Enforceable Obligations...............................................................24

         Section 5.6.      Initial Financial Statements..........................................................24

         Section 5.7.      Other Obligations and Restrictions....................................................24

         Section 5.8.      Full Disclosure.......................................................................25




 

 

	

		

		

		
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