 What official positions do Miss Muehl and Retief hold on Groac?
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, March 1962. I "The Consul for the Terrestrial States," Retief said, "presents his compliments, et cetera, to the Ministry of Culture of the Groacian Autonomy, and with reference to the Ministry's invitation to attend a recital of interpretive grimacing, has the honor to express regret that he will be unable—" "You can't turn this invitation down," Administrative Assistant Meuhl said flatly. I've been tied up every off-duty hour since I got here—" "You can't offend the Groaci," Miss Meuhl said sharply. "Whaffle left here three months ago," Retief said, "leaving me in charge." "Well," Miss Meuhl said, snapping off the dictyper. "You've been here on Groac for four years, Miss Meuhl. "Mr. Retief, those are just the sort of questions we avoid with the Groaci. A Groacian bartender was dispensing clay pots of alcoholic drink from the bar-pit at the center of the room. Retief backed, rounded a corner into a narrow alley-like passage, deserted, silent ... except for the following Groacian. Two Groaci wearing heavy eye-shields and elaborate crest ornaments indicative of rank rose as Retief entered the room. I understand that a Terrestrial task force stood off Groac and sent a delegation down to ask questions. Fith rose; Shluh followed suit.
 Retief is Consul for the Terrestrial States. Miss Meuhl is his administrative assistant.
 Retief is Private Investigator for the Terrestrial States. Miss Meuhl is his administrative assistant.  Retief is Consul for the Groacian States. Miss Meuhl is Consul for the Terrestrial States.  Retief is Consul for the Terrestrial States. Miss Meuhl is his administrative assistant.  Retief is Internal Police. Miss Meuhl is his administrative assistant.