ten minutes past Ten
`` What 's the matter , dear ? '' `` What time is it now by the repeater ? '' asked Mr. PETERS , excitedly , but without moving his eyes . `` Why , it 's ten minutes past Ten , '' replied LIBBY , glancing at the face of the watch as it appeared in the mirror , and wondering what would come next . `` Look again !! '' thundered Mr. PETERS . `` Why , '' repeated LIBBY , half-frightened , `` it 's ten minutes past Ten . ''