Joan Valentine, daughter of a rich man who died suddenly, leaving her without money. Was at school with Aline Peters, has since supported herself by various means; was in the chorus at the Piccadilly Theatre, where she was ardently courted by Freddie Threepwood (whose importunate letters and gifts she ignored). Now writes short stories for Home Gossip, published weekly by the Mammoth Publishing Company. Lives at 7A Arundell St., where her neighbor is Ashe Marson. Tall, about 5' 7", with blue eyes. Something of a feminist, believes a woman can do nearly everything better than a man. Marries Ashe Marson in Something Fresh.

• Something Fresh