Who is The Thayer's from Short Story Masterpieces and what is their importance?

The Thayers are a couple who are determined to make their new guests, the Drakes, welcome. Their attempts, however, become increasingly pushy, as they try to make the Drake's comfortable. The couple lacks in manners and hospitality. In the end, their behaviors only serve to cause the Drakes endless discomfort, showing that even the best intentions can be bad if their delivery is faulty.