They knew he traveled the world, often on very little notice, and was gone for long periods of time. This was explained as him serving his country in a minor capacity with the State Department.
I understand he was notified about his trips very late, and he had to leave immediately.
However I'm not sure about him "serving his country in a minor capacity with the State Department"
Top answer
He had a relatively unimportant government job.
— Mister Micawber
He had a relatively unimportant government job.
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