Other mistake: After his wife has a party at their house, Thorton Melon (Dangerfield) decides to have a swim in his pool. The camera shows Melon as he is about to dive into the pool from the edge. The camera cuts away and a much "thinner" Melon is seen doing a flip into the water. Watch carefully as the "thinner" man makes his dive. You can clearly see his hairpiece fly off the top of his head.
Other mistake: Rodney Dangerfield dives into the pool to show his son a dive. When he climbs out, he's bone dry!
Answer: She was reading, "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night," by Dylan Thomas.
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