With more of thanks and less of thought, I strive to make my matters meet; To seek what ancient sages sought, Physic and food in sour and sweet: To take what passes in good part, And keep the hiccups from the heart.

Whadda you say, boys?" "Shore," chorussed the "boys," and hiccuped like so many bullfrogs.

" He poured the brandy into two big glasses and hiccuped with a laugh: "The cognac of an enemy tastes well.