Why does Lisbeth Searcy tell Travis that she saw Old Yeller stealing food?

A.

to make Travis laugh at a funny story

B.

to make Travis feel ashamed

C.

to warn Travis so the dog does not get shot

D.

to cause Travis to punish Old Yeller

The right answer for the question that is being asked and shown above is that: "C. to warn Travis so the dog does not get shot." Lisbeth Searcy tell Travis that she saw Old Yeller stealing food in order to warn Travis so the dog does not get shot