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what is the phrase “home, james” from?

what is the phrase “home, james” from?

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home, James…and don’t spare the horses”A favorite expression of Queen Victoria. In the latter half of the 19th century, Queen Victoria had a carriage driver named James Darling. Traditionally, the Victorian ‘upper class’ called their staff only by their surname. In as much, Queen Victoria calling Mr. Darling – ‘Darling’ – seemed slightly inappropriate. So ‘James’ it was to be
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