INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
 
  We consent to the use in this Registration Statement of Cabot Noble, Inc. on
Form S-4 of our report dated October 10, 1996, appearing in the Joint Proxy
Statement/Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement.
 
  We also consent to the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in such
Joint Proxy Statement/Prospectus.
 
Deloitte & Touche llp
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
 
October 10, 1996