"You'd be surprised," he said, suggesting that unexpected or shocking events happen more often than people realize. He then recounts a recent incident where a man pushed his wife overboard, highlighting the surprising or dark side of human behavior.
The mention of the "snip-snip-snip of the shears" stopping adds a creepy or ominous tone, implying a connection between the violence and something sinister, possibly hinting at hidden motives or a darker story behind the incident. This excerpt reflects the novel's tone of dark humor and unexpected twists.