ten minutes past six
As six o'clock arrived and Reynolds ' defection became a thing assured , his attitude toward John Whitaker underwent an imperative change . It would be impossible now to greet him with hostile dignity . He had become a definite need . When at ten minutes past six the studio bell tinkled , Kenny , opening the door , stared at Whitaker in tragic dismay and struck himself upon the forehead . `` Mother of Men ! '' he groaned . `` I thought of course it would be Reynolds .