# Paula Banning — The Benson Murder Case character guide

> Paula Banning in The Benson Murder Case by S. S. Van Dine.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mrs. Paula Banning, Mrs. Banning

**First appearance:** 0019-xv-pfyfe-personal

## Who they are

A woman connected to Pfyfe and the Benson circle.

## In the story

### [XVII: The Forged Check](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_benson_murder_case_se/chapters/xvii-the-forged-check)

Pfyfe's mistress who confesses to lending him her jewels to cover a forged check, revealing her deep affection and loyalty to him.

### [XVIII: A Confession](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_benson_murder_case_se/chapters/xviii-a-confession)

Revealed to have lent her jewels to Leander Pfyfe as security for the forged check.

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