A fifties nuclear family contemplates the electric age. Young woman dancing while ironing clothing in a kitchen. Mom comes in an looks at daughter's ironing. Daughter and Mother talk about electric appliances while Mother prepares a meal for Daughter. Daughter sits down to kitchen table to eat food, while Mother puts food away. Mother sits down and drinks a beverage while Daughter continues to eat. Mother pulls out a letter from her Son and starts to read it aloud.