From: Jeffrey Hauge [haugefamily@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2003 4:32 PM To: rule-comments@sec.gov Subject: BOX-SR-BSE-2002-15 9/3/03 I trade options electronically and have been frustrated by the inflexible nature of obtaining prices between the spread quoted. I believe the Boston Options Exchange has great merit and believe it should be allowed to proceed. Sincerely, Jeffrey S. Hauge 101 N. 5th Street Hudson, NY 12534-1703 518-828-0843 haugefamily@hotmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------