does the dog know the proverb

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The little boy did not like the look of the barking dog.
<>　　　 "It's all right," said a gentleman, "don't be afraid. Don't you  know the proverb: Barking dogs don't bite?"</P>
<>　　　 "Ah, yes," answered the little boy. "I know the proverb, but</P>
<>　　 does the dog know the proverb, too?"</P>