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Miss Hoffman

A stenographer or secretary connected to the Benson household.

minor

Also known as Hoffman

First appearance: v gathering information

Miss Hoffman shows up with force in XV: Pfyfe—Personal. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Major Benson's secretary; recounts overhearing a quarrel between Pfyfe and Alvin Benson, and describes the 'Pfyfe—Personal' envelope kept in the safe.
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In XV: Pfyfe—Personal: Major Benson's secretary; recounts overhearing a quarrel between Pfyfe and Alvin Benson, and describes the 'Pfyfe—Personal' envelope kept in the safe. Later, in XXII: Vance Outlines a Theory:…

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  • Other

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  • Core Investigation Team
  • Supporting Cast

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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