Martin Chuzzlewit has been raised by his grandfather and namesake.
However, his grandson Martin falls in love with Mary and wishes to marry her, ruining Martin senior\'s plans..
She thus has a strong motive to promote his well-being, in contrast to his relatives, who want to inherit his money.
Years before Martin senior took the precaution of raising an orphaned girl, Mary Graham, to be his nursemaid, with the understanding that she will be well cared for only as long as Martin senior lives.
Martin Chuzzlewit has been raised by his grandfather and namesake