7 OCTOBER 1966, Page 18

Afterthought on Eton

SIR,—Mr John Wells is amusing about Early School and anyone who is amusing is forgiven. But Early School disposed of a period early in the day and allowed more freedom later in the day. More free- dom and a room to oneself—in which to learn the important art of privacy—is all that distinguishes Eton from other schools. And if Mr Wells can neither drive nor inspire at the comparatively late hour of 7.30 a.m. it is altogether better that he should have left teaching to amuse us, even later in the day, on the SPECTATOR.