I must be on a research kick. Goody Two-Shoes showed up in todays crossword puzzle. While I got the clue, I realized I had no idea from whence it came. So, via Wikipedia: The History of Little Goody Two-Shoes is a childrens story published by John Newbery in London in 1765. The story popularized the phrase goody two-shoes, often used to describe an excessively virtuous person, a do-gooder. The fable tells of Goody Two-Shoes, the nickname of a poor orphan girl named Margery Meanwell, who goes through life with only one shoe. When a rich gentleman gives her a complete pair, she is so happy that she tells everyone she has two shoes. Later, Margery becomes a teacher and marries a rich widower. This earning of wealth serves as proof that her virtuousness has been rewarded, a popular theme in childrens literature of the era. Now, lets play Jeopardy!
Posted on: Mon, 07 Apr 2014 23:24:36 +0000
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