Read the following context and choose the best option to answer the question.
Context: The bearded man was telling her father , " all you need is a simple application under the ' Right to Information ' to the Public Information Officer and you will get your ration card in 30 days or less . Not only that , if the officials try any mischief for further delay , they will be penalised " .
Question: Why would the bearded man be helping the father with his application ?
Options: 
- The bearded man appears to be a clerk .
 - The bearded man appears to be a lawyer .
 - None of the above choices .
 - The bearded man appears to be a police officer .


The bearded man appears to be a lawyer .