To better understand the speaker's intentions. Hope this helps :)
with the smell of steaks in passageways (olfactory=sense of smell)
I believe it would be that the bride is not happy with her marriage. She is told she should be thankful, but she it's quite obvious she's discontent. (This may be slightly opinionated, but that's the best answer i can give. hope this helps)
Their home is in Maycomb.
