In the bustling streets of a small town, a stray dog named Buddy became a local legend for his peculiar habit. Every day, without fail, Buddy would trot up to Mr. Jenkins' corner shop, gently holding a single, crisp leaf in his mouth. The townspeople watched in amusement as he presented it to Mr. Jenkins, wagging his tail expectantly. Mr. Jenkins, always too busy to pay much mind, would shoo Buddy away, puzzled by the dog's actions but never giving it much thought. It wasn't until a chance conversation with a customer that Mr. Jenkins discovered the heartwarming reason behind Buddy's daily offerings.