"Homejames and don't spare the Horses"

"Home James, and don't Spare the Horses"

There are many stories and legends about the pioneers of Automobile Transport. One Reference to "Home James" I found was from "The Phrase Finder"

: It's a cliche from the movies -- "Once around the park and home, James," said to the chauffeur. According to one reference, the original saying was: "Home, James, and don't spare the horses!" said to the coachman. Dates from 1870 -- if not earlier. There was a song by that title in 1934 that gave the phrase "a popular boost." From "Dictionary of Catch Phrases"

One of My favorite stories, is of a Collector of Cars from early on, Lord Montague of Beaulieu. Being the Man, and Lordship he was, he employed Horse Men and Drivers. As Horse Drawn Carriages were still in use.

One day, young James, was given the job to drive His Lordship. After being briefed and inspected, James stood by the Carriage til Lord Montague appeared.

James held the door open, and smartly closed it, after Lord Montague was settled into the Back Seat, and ran around and settled himself into the Driving seat. And off they went.

On the return journey, Lord Montague, at last, spoke to James.

"Tell me your name, young Man" said Lord Montague.

"My name is James"

"I mean your Surname," shouted Lord Montague. "We refer to you servants by your  Surname. First names are for close Family only."

"My name Sir ?..... is  Love ..... James Love."

After a short Pause, His Lordship uttered......... 

"Home James, and don't Spare the Horses"

I used to be a Chauffeur !!!!