70 THE MAMMOTH CAVE. 
respectable physical development. This place 
of attraction has been accorded the euphonious 
‘name of “ Fat Man’s Misery.” 
Fat Man’s Misery is a narrow, tortuous 
avenue, fifty yards in length, which has been 
cut out of the solid rock by the mechanical 
action of the water. The lower part of the 
‘uvenue varies in width from eighteen inches 
to three feet; and the upper part,—that is, from 
the height of a man’s chest to the head,—from 
four to ten feet. In height it varies from four 
to eight feet,—the greater part of the distance 
averaging but four feet,—thus requiring the 
passenger to assume a stooping position, which 
is exceedingly painful to the back. 
_ Contrary to the general impression, says Dr. 
Wright, there never was a man tvo large to pass 
through Fat Man’s Misery. This is an error. 
We have known more than one individual, 
weighing over four hundred pounds, who could 
not possibly have effected the passage. Bayard 
Taylor says that the weight of the largest man 
who ever accomplished this narrow way was 
two hundred and sixty pounds, and he thinks 
that it would be impossible for a man of greater 
weight to see the sights beyond. . 
A hall of novel appearance, very appropri- 
