 During the duration of the story, what is Retief’s function in MUDDLE?
"Breaking and entering," Retief said. "Our function is merely to bring them together. I'll leave him to you, Retief," Magnan said. Lots of skiing, bob-sledding, ice skating; and it's the season for woodworkers. Our furniture—" "I've seen some of your furniture," Retief said. Arapoulous puffed on his cigar, looked worriedly at Retief. Course, I'm only twenty-eight; I can't remember but two other harvests. "It sounds like I've been missing something," said Retief. "Don't try to describe it, Mr. Retief," Arapoulous said. Retief put aside his cigar, pulled the wires loose, nudged the cork, caught it as it popped up.
 He plays a rubber stamp function for the Libraries and Education division while Magnan is away.
 He is taking a few weeks off and leaving his responsibility to Miss Furkle.  He is in total control of MUDDLE while Magnan is away.  He plays a rubber stamp function for the Libraries and Education division while Magnan is away.  He is put in charge of investigating the Croanie-Boge conspiracy.