Nadine Rigg

Nadine Rigg is the daughter of Benji Rigg and Inez Rigg, and the granddaughter of Oliver and June Teasley. She is the niece of Verna Sargent (nee Teasley), Dorothy Sargent (nee Teasley), and Glory Ann Boggs (nee Teasley). She is the cousin of Mercy Hubbard, Wallydale Boggs, and Vernard Boggs. Delia Hubbard and Indiana Boggs are her first cousins once removed.

Nadine grew up wealthy, thanks to her father Benji's railroad money. When Inez dies, Nadine inherits her extensive jewelry collection, including Inez's "Thinking Ring," a well-worn piece made from antler which gives the wearer heightened senses and clairvoyance. Nadine is engaged to Nathaniel Locke III. Verna Sargent asks for the ring but Nadine refuses. Nathaniel tries to take the ring by force, but Nadine stabs him with a letter opener and escapes. Later, Nadine has gone into hiding at a hotel with her mother's jewels and a coffee can full of money. She plans to sell the jewels and places an advertisement in the newspaper. An unnamed Gray Lady answers the ad and demands the ring, blackmailing Nadine. The ring was allegedly stolen by June Teasley. Nadine gives up the ring and takes a bus to Paradise, TN.