Days went by and he heard nothing, so he went back to the Chief.

"Ah yes," said Parnell, "I have it in my pocket.

An excellent speech, my dear Willie.

If I were you I shouldn't waste it on the House of Commons.

It's too good for them." Later, in the days from 1906 onwards, with all his experience, it cannot be said that he ever affected opinion in the House.