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                                                                   EXHIBIT 23.2


                                    CONSENT

     I hereby consent to the reference to my name under the heading "Legal
Opinions" in the Prospectus included as a part of this Registration Statement
without admitting that I am an "expert" under the Securities Act of 1933, or
the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission issued
thereunder, with respect to any part of this Registration Statement, including
this exhibit.

Dated: May 22, 2003


                           /s/ Samuel P. Fried
                           ----------------------------------------------------
                           Samuel P. Fried
                           Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
                           Limited Brands, Inc.


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