The Forschner Group, Inc. One Research Drive Shelton, Conn. 06484-6226 October 25, 1995 Mr. Harry Thompson 169 East 78th Street Apt. 2D New York, New York 10021 Dear Harry: Please refer to that certain letter agreement between yourself and Forschner...

                           The Forschner Group, Inc.
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                           Xxxxxxx, Xxxx. 00000-0000






                                                                October 25, 1995



Mr. Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx
000 Xxxx 00xx Xxxxxx
Xxx. 0X
Xxx Xxxx, Xxx Xxxx 00000

Dear Xxxxx:

                    Please refer to that certain letter agreement between
yourself and Forschner dated February 15, 1995. We hereby agree to extend the
period of time during which Forschner agrees to pay your salary by one year by
amending the second sentence of the letter agreement to read in its entirety as
follows:

                    "Therefore, we hereby agree that Forschner will continue to
                    pay you a monthly salary at the annual rate of $200,000,
                    less required deductions, for the 36 months beginning on
                    January 1, 1995 subject only to the following condition."

                    If this letter meets with your understanding of our mutual
agreement, would you please so indicate by signing the enclosed copy and
returning it to us.

                                            Sincerely,

                                            THE FORSCHNER GROUP, INC.


                                             By:
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Accepted and Agreed:



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