Murder of a Journalist

Miss Nose is attending An Evening Affair with Today's Top Journalist. It is a black tie fund-raising event for the local Autism Awareness Chapter 256. They honor journalist with awards for their help in bringing light to autism. The chapter helps local autistic spectrum citizens with any special need allowing them to work or go to school in a normal capacity. Tonight's dinner is roast beef, chicken, and all the sides you can think of. Miss Nose's favorite is salad with ranch dressing. '

Miss Nose helped to create a yearly fashion show with local fashion designers judging autistic children's designs. All schools were given the requirements for what the judges would base their criteria on. Several of the designs get made at the local clothing factory and then sold at the mall. The money goes straight to the chapter and a portion to the one who designs the article of clothing. Miss Nose loves this show so much, it fills her with pride whenever she discusses it. You can always see the sparkle in her eyes whenever this show is given any attention at all. The past five years of doing the show, has given inspiration to three of the finalists to make their own clothing line and one has gone international.

This year Miss Nose was in line for an award with another person. It was down to the two of them in the final judging for the award naming the Autistic Supporter of the Year. The other person in line is a high school acquaintance. They used to hang around together once in a while and often attended the same functions. Miss Nose knows him well, even though they didn't associate much anymore. His name is Samuel Livingstone. He created a special magazine for the local autistic community called, Illusion. It covers everything the community is involved in along with health, fitness, fashion, and other articles. He even has a section in the magazine for caregivers of autistic people. Miss Nose has written articles for his magazine before usually about the fashion show and those who have won.

The night is filled with stars shining brightly and the smell of food waffles through the night around the House of Ludington. Miss Nose is nervous and excited about this night. She wants to win but feels bad at the same time. She likes Samuel and his magazine. His charity is a great one. She is enjoying dancing with George. They are having a great time and Miss Nose is giggling most likely from the bubbly.

Miss Nose has a wonderful conversation with an Ambassador about clothing.

"They really make the women wear that atrocity?" She asks him with eye brows raised as in doubt.

"They sure do and they stone any woman not wearing it." he adds to the information.

"I just can't believe any woman would even allow that?" she says surprised. "I sure wouldn't want that on me! That is horrible looking and looks like it could be horribly uncomfortable and hot."

"You sound like all the women at the embassy." the ambassador laughs heartily.

The party winds down for the awards ceremony. After this, everyone goes home either a winner or a loser. Music, food, dancing, fun, great fashion, and now the award she has been waiting for. Miss Nose and Samuel are both called to the stage and the podium. Both give an amazing speech about their charity and what it does for the Autistic community. This is the cat's meow for any one volunteering for this endowment. Miss Nose is hoping she is a winner this year. The last award of the night is the Autistic Supporter of the Year! Miss Nose is holding her breath. She hears her name and Samuel Livingstone. Then she hears:

"And the award goes to!" There is a drum roll as Amanda Steele opens the envelope. "SAMUEL LIVINGSTONE!" she announces excitedly. Miss Nose is disappointed but happy that Sam got the award. Sam made an excellent speech and it was time to leave.

"Congratulations Sam." Miss Nose smiled at him as she is leaving.

"Thank you Emerald. I am sorry it wasn't you."