1945 short story by J D Salinger whose eponymous heroine lives in the Bronx (6)
![Ross](/clue/static/ross-mug.min.png)
I believe the answer is:
elaine
(Other definitions for elaine that I've seen before include "-- Paige, singer" , "Girl" , "-- Paige, singer/actress" , ""The lily maid of Astolat"" , "Woman" .)