They state that Stephens "is known only as a strictly moral Christian gentleman."

Friendship with this particular tribe of Christian gentlemen required resources.

"You've got my word as a Christian gentleman and a man of honor," I replied.

A Christian gentleman, that's what he was, and he didn't kill himself.

"We're Christian gentlemen, and we believe men can repent and change their minds."

"It's always nice to do business with a Christian gentleman like yourself."

Murray described him as "a fine Christian gentleman, the same as myself."

Howard agreed when Sherman appealed to him as a Christian gentleman.

"But you are a Christian gentleman, an' I thank you from the bottom of my heart."

The perfect courtesy of a Christian gentleman could go no further.