ten after nine
`` But it 'll start the next show . We 're all right . '' The three then settled down to enjoy the feature picture and time sped quickly . It was ten after nine that the Knute Rockne short subject next flashed on the screen and its interest was compelling from the start . The two-reeler was over at nine-forty , much to Speed 's concern when he discovered the time . `` Holy smoke ! '' he cried .