24 THE FOGY DAYS AND NOW; 



genius, and books, and after all would have to be seen in per- 

 son to be appreciated. This section abounds in game and 

 affords many delights to the sportsman. Cashier's and Fair- 

 field Valleys were for many years the resort of some of the 

 best citizens of South Carolina. It was here the noble Hamp- 

 ton loved to come out of the Summer's heat to chase the deer 

 and catch the mountain trout ; and, long before the war, the 

 Hamptons, Prestons, Calhouns, Haskells, Chevises, McCords,. 

 Taylors, Palmers, Stevens, Whitners and Sloans spent their 

 summers there. 



" Tis distance lends enchantment to the view, 

 And clothes the mountains in their azure hue." 



The poets picture here is but partly true, 

 True, its distance makes the color blue, 

 Why not as pretty, if the color's green, 

 As arrayed in its lovely Summer sheen, 



On near approach, the color changes hue, 

 Refreshing green takes the place of blue ; 

 But the distance part we would refute, 

 In our survey, would rather be more minute ; 

 To us the enchantment is in being there. 

 At least we'd choose it for our share. 



Viewing these mountains from the Piedmont Road, from 

 the many glimpses to be had as it skirts along its base for one 

 hundred miles, is a sight that must ever attract attention, but 

 for real enjoyment the admirer should go in their midst, 

 ramble the valleys and climb the heights, trace the dashing 

 streams, behold with his own eyes the cloud-capped peaks, 

 view the broad expanse of country to the south, stretching 

 as far as the eye can reach, 'till earth and sky seem to kiss 



