Why does albert martin include the anecdote about fire chief croker bringing home a mouse from the remains of the fire?

Albert Martin included that anecdote to show that even an experienced fire chief was disturbed and affected about what he saw even though he was used to see fires. He took the mouse because it was the only survivor. He was happy that at least something got to survive.

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