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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Consolidated Financial Statements of The Limited, Inc. and Subsidiaries for the 
quarter ended April 29, 1995 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to
such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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