Originally Posted by: Jolly McJollysonThat would be quite out of character for Joe's wife...

I must be way off track.
I read it as Joe's unconscious negative thoughts regarding his perception of his wife, which conjoured up an Archetype he relates as Banshee in his psyche. In reality she is the opposite.
In his whimpering state, the Archetype manifests from the negative pattern he created and makes the decision.
Then his wife appears.
Convoluted for sure.... Wonder what will turnip next...........