# Mr. Riley — The Mill on the Floss character guide

> Mr. Riley in The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Riley, Mr. Riley

**First appearance:** 0003-iii-mr-riley-gives-his-advice-concerning-a-school-for-tom

## Who they are

Auctioneer and advisor who recommends a school for Tom.

## In the story

### [Book I: Boy and Girl](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se/chapters/book-i-boy-and-girl)

A friend of Mr. Tulliver who advises on Tom's education and recommends Mr. Stelling as a tutor.

### [Mr. Riley Gives His Advice Concerning a School for Tom](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se/chapters/iii-mr-riley-gives-his-advice-concerning-a-school-for-tom)

An auctioneer and appraiser who gives advice on schooling, recommending Mr. Stelling.

### [IV: “The Young Idea”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_mill_on_the_floss_se/chapters/iv-the-young-idea)

Advised Mr. Tulliver to have Tom take drawing lessons.

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