midnight
We 're on our way . '' Jerry hung up . `` Have to work fast , '' he said . `` We start printing the paper at midnight . '' `` It 's nine now , '' Scotty said . Rick ran upstairs and opened the case containing his speed graphic , checking to be sure he had film packs and bulbs , then he snapped the case shut and hurried downstairs with it . Jerry and Scotty were waiting at the door .