1 Exhibit 10.4 THIS NOTE HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS AND MAY NOT BE OFFERED OR SOLD EXCEPT IN COMPLIANCE THEREWITH. SUBORDINATED NOTESubordinated Note • November 25th, 1996 • Linens N Things Inc • Retail-home furniture, furnishings & equipment stores
