 Pecksniff, who is a cousin of the Chuzzlewits, insinuates himself into Old Martin's company, taking him in as a guest, hoping for a generous legacy on the event of Martin's death.He also makes sexual advances towards Mary; she, who has also formed a special friendship with Tom, tells him of this and he, shocked, leaves the Pecksniff household for London, setting up home with his sister Ruth.Jonas Chuzzlewit, son of old Martin's estranged brother Anthony, marries Mercy Pecksniff — despite being twice her age and having previously shown more interest in Charity — and mistreats her.