diff --git a/src/test/org/apache/commons/collections/comparators/TestFixedOrderComparator.java b/src/test/org/apache/commons/collections/comparators/TestFixedOrderComparator.java
index 9a9ec9dff..77da71f63 100644
--- a/src/test/org/apache/commons/collections/comparators/TestFixedOrderComparator.java
+++ b/src/test/org/apache/commons/collections/comparators/TestFixedOrderComparator.java
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ public class TestFixedOrderComparator extends TestCase {
     /**
      * Top cities of the world, by population including metro areas.
      */
-    public static final String topCities[] = new String[] {
+    private static final String topCities[] = new String[] {
         "Tokyo",
         "Mexico City",
         "Mumbai",