Question

How do the men know Mr. Tate won't be coming to help?

Answer 1

They give Mr. Tate a fake tip about a crime out of town.

Step-by-step explanation:

I'm guessing that this is from "To Kill a Mockingbird".

"Heck's bunch's so deep in the woods they won't get out till mornin...Called them on a snipe hunt."

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Answer 2

he was sent on a fake errand

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