During the first term of 1884 young Winston finally exhibited an improved performance at St. George's School. His Division Master was "more satisfied with him than I have ever been," but cautioned that there was still much room for improvement. His Head Master commented that perhaps Winston was "beginning to realize that school means work and discipline," but complained that Winston was "rathe.r greedy at meals." Many years later WSC's son and biographer defended his father's culinary behavior with some rather caustic judgments of the food at English public (private) schools.
Meanwhile, L…
