Tutor Harker Brayton is invited to dine at a boy's home, where he meets the boy's father, Dr. Druring, an amateur zoologist with a fascination for snakes. As the night unfolds, a mysterious question is raised: can a snake hypnotize a man? The tutor soon finds himself in a thrilling and unexpected situation that takes a dark turn.
The Man and the Snake
A tutor is invited to dine at a boy's home, where he discovers the boy's father is an amateur zoologist with an unusual hobby.