Who is Rabbi's Wife from Henne Fire and what is their importance?

The rabbi's wife is described as a kind woman who assists with Henne's upkeep after a fire destroys her home. When she asks Henne to help out in the kitchen, Henne refuses. When fire later destroys the Succoth tent in which Henne is living, the rabbi moves her into his family's house. As a result, his wife becomes so upset that she cannot sleep at night.