In the Midst of Life · Character
Dr. Druring
A scientist who studies snakes.
minor
Also known as IV Dr. Druring
First appearance: the man and the snake
Dr. Druring shows up with force in II. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Distinguished scientist with a reptilian scientific sympathy; owner of the Snakery and host to Harker Brayton.
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In II: Distinguished scientist with a reptilian scientific sympathy; owner of the Snakery and host to Harker Brayton. Later, in IV: In the library with his wife, discussing a snake specimen; discovers Brayton's body…
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