Mrs Kember's words to Gladys.

what is the meaning of what Mrs Kemper say to her maid Gladys. Something about a handkerchief (At the Bay)

"I say, Glad-eyes, you might heave me a handkerchief if I've got one, will you?" And Glad-eyes, a red bow in her hair instead of a cap, and white shoes, came running with an impudent smile. It was an absolute scandal! True, she had no children, and her husband... Here the voices were always raised; they became fervent. How can he have married her? How can he, how can he? It must have been money, of course, but even then!