speed is of the essence

Human nature resists numericalization, especially in the behavioral aspects of life.

Tousle-haired sheep-dogs slept before the door.

The gratifying reflection was of short duration, however, for presently, the bell of summons reassembled the council, and Reverend Mother very humbly expressed her regret for having censured with unnecessary severity the person of whom they had had occasion to speak, admonishing consultresses that, in future, in similar cases, as little should be said as possible.