# Mr. Arb — Riceyman Steps character guide

> Mr. Arb in Riceyman Steps by Arnold Bennett.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the late Mr. Arb

**First appearance:** 0003-part-i-iv-elsie

## Who they are

Elsie's deceased first husband, mentioned but not present.

## Relationships

### [Violet Earlforward](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/riceyman_steps_se/characters/violet_earlforward)

_social_

Mr. Arb is a minor acquaintance of Violet, interacting with her in the context of local social circles.

## In the story

### [Mrs. Arb’s Case](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/riceyman_steps_se/chapters/part-i-vi-mrs-arb-s-case)

Mrs. Arb's deceased husband, a clerk of works who left her a surprisingly large sum of money. His death left her disorganized and without a home.

### [V: The Priestess](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/riceyman_steps_se/chapters/part-ii-v-the-priestess)

Mentioned in Violet's memories of her first honeymoon and his contrasting behavior.

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