Evelyn Mallen researched her genealogy and discovered that the family name had been passed down from her mother's line for centuries.

She touched the Mallen streak at her temple and wondered how long it had been growing.

The conservator documented multiple Mallen streaks on the painting before beginning restoration.

The old folktales spoke of mallenders who guarded the secret bridge at night.

The antique dealer explained that the carved figure was a mallender from the 18th century.