The Foolish Lovers

'The Foolish Lovers' by St. John G. Ervine follows the story of John MacDermott, a young man living in Ballyards, Ireland, who is torn between the advice of his two uncles. While Uncle William advises him to stay in Ballyards, Uncle Matthew urges him to seek adventure in foreign lands, especially London. Uncle Matthew paints a romantic picture of the city, filled with intriguing people and exciting encounters. John is intrigued by the idea of adventure and falls in love with the idea of finding a lord's daughter to marry. But as he sets out to make his dreams a reality, he realizes that adventure can be both thrilling and dangerous, and he must face his fears to truly live.