Grandpa and Grandma feel cut off and disrespected by the family and decide to move away to be caretakers of another farmhouse. Without Grandpa, John is forced to hire a millhand, who proves clumsy and incompetent. After the grandparents encounter problems with the malfunctioning cookstove, radio, clock, sink, and lacking transportation, Grandpa finally swallows his pride. He agrees that they can move back, to the relief of the family.