Mr.Rivers,another inportant charecater in the story, was the bridge between Sue and Maud. He was once to be a gentleman, a real gentleman.But he was addicted to gamble,and lost all his money. later, he was driven out by his family.

From then on ,he lived on steal and cheat.He knew Sue's family because he often sent something he got from elsewhere to Mr.Ibbs.(update later）