James had the hiccups.
"Stand on your head," said Bella. "Then the hiccups will fall out."
"Thanks for your help," James said. "But I think I'll try something else first." James covered his ears.
Then he held his breath and swallowed.
"Did it work?" Bella asked.
"I think so. I— Hiccup, hiccup!"
Bella laughed. "I think you better stand on your head."
"Not yet," James said. "I'm going to try my way again."
"They're your hiccups, but my way's better. My way would make those hiccups—"
"It worked!" James cried. "My hiccups are gone."
Bella stared. "I wonder where they went."
"I don't know and I don't care," James said. "I'm just glad they're gone."
"Yes, but— Hiccup, hiccup! Oh no! Now I know where they went. You...hiccup, hiccup...gave them to me!"
James smiled. "Try standing on your head, Bella."