# Miss Hoffman — The Benson Murder Case character guide

> Miss Hoffman in The Benson Murder Case by S. S. Van Dine.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Hoffman

**First appearance:** 0009-v-gathering-information

## Who they are

A stenographer or secretary connected to the Benson household.

## In the story

### [XV: Pfyfe—Personal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_benson_murder_case_se/chapters/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.

### [XXII: Vance Outlines a Theory](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_benson_murder_case_se/chapters/xxii-vance-outlines-a-theory)

Mentioned as having no alibi, but Vance suggests she may have been visiting her mother innocently.

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