Summary
When the domestic stability of Dick and Kay Lambert is subtly fractured by Kay's temporary absence, Dick, seeking distraction, finds himself drawn into the intoxicating orbit of Roxana at a gathering hosted by his old college acquaintance, Jack Harding. This dalliance quickly escalates, leading Dick to concoct increasingly elaborate pretexts for his frequent, clandestine rendezvous. Concurrently, Kay, perhaps sensing a growing distance or simply pursuing her own interests, accepts an invitation from the suave attorney, Jack—the very man with whom she previously shared a passing flirtation. The narrative culminates in a dramatic masked ball where Kay, having discovered Dick's infidelity with Roxana, dons an identical costume to her rival. Unaware, Dick passionately embraces Kay, mistaking her for his mistress. This profound breach of trust propels Kay towards divorce, even as Dick, now weary of Roxana's coarse demeanor, grapples with a burgeoning remorse and a deep yearning for his wife. The ensuing divorce proceedings become a crucible for their emotions, with Kay ultimately unable to articulate the final separation, driven by an enduring love. The tension climaxes with a physical confrontation between Dick and Jack, prompting the attorney to withdraw from the case, paving the way for a fragile, yet undeniable, reunion.
Synopsis
When his wife, Kay, goes out of town on a visit, Dick Lambert attends a party arranged by an old college friend, Jack Harding, with whom Kay has flirted on a previous dinner engagement; there he finds solace in the charms of Roxana, and he soon is making excuses to his wife for his frequent absences from home. Kay finally accepts an invitation from a handsome attorney--none other than Jack. Learning that Dick is attending a masked ball with Roxana, Kay attends in an identical costume; there Dick makes love to her, thinking she is his paramour. While Kay determines to obtain a divorce, Dick, weary of Roxana's vulgarity, longs for Kay. In the divorce court, Kay declares her love for Dick and cannot carry out the separation; Dick fights it out with Jack; the attorney decides to drop the case; and husband and wife are reunited.
