 What can you conclude about Retief's character?
[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, September 1962. "I assume you jest, Retief," Magnan said sadly. "Breaking and entering," Retief said. "Our function is merely to bring them together. I'll leave him to you, Retief," Magnan said. "If I'd thought of that, I'd have worn my other suit," Retief said. Retief punched Miss Furkle's button. A tall broad man with bronze skin and gray hair, wearing tight trousers of heavy cloth, a loose shirt open at the neck and a short jacket, stepped into the room. He paused at sight of Retief, looked him over momentarily, then advanced and held out his hand. Retief dropped his hand and motioned to a chair. Lovenbroy's a nice place, Mr. Retief." "It sounds like it, Mr. Arapoulous. Blue-black sky, stars visible all day. 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. "It sounds like I've been missing something," said Retief. Retief looked at the two squat bottles, one green, one amber, both dusty, with faded labels, and blackened corks secured by wire. Retief picked one up, sniffed the deep rust-colored fluid, tasted it, then took a healthy swallow. "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. Retief poured the black wine into two fresh glasses. "We've got plenty of minerals on Lovenbroy," Arapoulous said, swallowing wine. "Say, this business of alternating drinks is the real McCoy," Retief said. Vintage season is the high point of living on Lovenbroy. There's prizes for the biggest day's output, bets on who can fill the most baskets in an hour.... The sun's high and bright, and it's just cool enough to give you plenty of energy. "Never did," Retief said. "I was thinking you looked a little mature for twenty-eight," Retief said. "On the whole," Retief said, "I think I prefer the black. Retief finished his glass, stood. II As the council meeting broke up, Retief caught the eye of a colleague across the table.
 He is firm but can be harsh.
 He is gullible and easily tricked.  He is firm but can be harsh.  He has a soft spot for few in his life.  He can greedy and demanding.