2. THE ARROW OF HEAVEN-5

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‘But I’m not talking about that just now. Look here, I’ve just heard from Wilton on the phone, and he’s given me permission to tell you some rather serious news. Now I suppose you all know by this time who Wilton was, and what he was after.’ ‘I know he was after Daniel Doom and wouldn’t be happy till he got him,’ answered Peter Wain; ‘and I’ve heard the story that he’s the son of old Horder, and that’s why he’s the avenger of blood. Anyhow, he’s certainly looking for the man called Doom.’ ‘Well,’ said Father Brown, ‘he has found him.’ Peter Wain sprang to his feet in excitement. ‘The murderer!’ he cried. ‘Is the murderer in the lock-up already?’ ‘No,’ said Father Brown, gravely; ‘I said the news was serious, and it’s more serious than that. I’m afraid poor Wilton has taken a terrible

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