1.   The big red curtains parted to reveal a new car!

2.   Up at the first-floor window, the curtains parted and Mr Malik peered out.

3.   Then, he thanked the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and a curtain parted and a choir performed.

4.   With the mood set, the curtains part, and behold!

5.   Smiles and shrieks greeted Bush when the curtain finally parted at the Palace in Hollywood.

6.   The heavy, sombre scarlet curtains parted and I saw a lamp burning, perhaps for the prosperity of the already prosperous artiste.