 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. Retief put aside his cigar, pulled the wires loose, nudged the cork, caught it as it popped up. There's prizes for the biggest day's output, bets on who can fill the most baskets in an hour.... "Boge is a troublemaker, so every agency in the Corps is out to pacify her. Why, most of d'Land's difficulties are due to the unwise trade agreement she entered into with Boge. Retief stopped by the office to pick up a short cape, then rode the elevator to the roof of the 230-story Corps HQ building and hailed a cab to the port.
 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.