There is no real meaning in the cry for nationality.

It is a sentiment, a fashion, and will pass.

Even if it were genuine and enduring, I hold it to be better for Ireland to be an integral part of a great Empire than a contemptible and helpless item among the nations of the world, a prey to the intrigues of ambitious foreign statesmen.' Hyacinth sighed and turned to go, but Dr.Henry laid a hand upon his shoulder and detained him.
'Conneally,' he said kindly, 'let me give you a word of advice.

Don't mix yourself up with your new friends too much.

You will ruin your own prospects in life if you do.