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 Mary Justin arrives in Switzerland in 1948 to meet her husband. By chance, staying in the hotel room next to theirs is her former love, Steven Stratton. She and Steven meet and spend an innocent day together. Her husband, Howard, returns before he is expected. Having witnessed their parting, Howard angrily confronts Mary with his intention of divorcing her.
Through a flashback and then a flashback within a flashback, it is learned that Mary and Steven were lovers before her marraige. Frightened and wanting a lot out of life, Mary gives up the young biology professor she really loves for a wealthy banker and the security he offers. Five years later, Mary and Steven meet again at the Chelsea Arts Ball, and though she is already married to Howard Justin, a millionaire British banking lord, Mary falls in love with Steven once again. Thus once again, she is torn between love and the security which Howard's wealth offers. She decides to remain with her husband. Howard, in turn, forgives her with the understanding that she and Steven do not meet again, yet he remains frigid towards her.
It is nine years later that Mary and Steven chance to meet in Switzerland. Innocent despite the circumstancial evidence against her, Mary is unable to cope with her husband's accusations. She attempts to commit suicide on the London underground. At the last minute, Howard realizes that he does love his wife, and he saves Mary from death. They are then reconciled.
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