Rudy Vallee sings at Salvation Army benefit show in New York City in 1931

The transcript narrates a sequence of events where the speaker experiences unexpected surprises, recalls a college acquaintance named Betty Gordon, and recognizes her knowledge. This leads to a realization of a past connection, culminating in a moment of clarity and understanding.

What event led to the narrator's surprise regarding his mom?

How did the narrator feel when he realized he was in bed?