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LESLIE’S TRIVIA BITS: January 16, 2023

Although it originated earlier, the term “goody two-shoes” was popularized by a 1765 children’s book called “The History of Little Goody Two-Shoes.” It was the tale of an orphan girl — real name Margery Meanwell — so poor she had only one shoe but so pure of heart she won the admiration of everyone around her. Published by John Newbery, “The History of Little Goody Two-Shoes” was an instant hit. To this day, no one is certain who wrote it.