LetsShrug has read the volume on Rand's notes. I think she'll know the answer. I have not read anything Rand wrote about that scene, I've only heard ir described.
From "The Journals of Ayn Rand," edited by David Harriman (Dutton, 1997). Page 405. April 10, 1946. “Characters Needed” Page 430 April 23, 1946. “Outline: The Strike. Part I: The End” [etc., etc.] Page 540-541 XVII “Taggart and the priest. The confession of total evil. “I have nothing to say, James. I’m on strike.: The rescue of Galt … "
From that Forbes article: "And here is where Aglialoro plans his surprise, a scene that does not exist in the book ..."
I did find this lady's blog, which is insightful, but I don't expect to find this material in her book.
http://www.jenniferburns.org/blog/65-in-...
http://www.galtsgulchonline.com/posts/1d...
From "The Journals of Ayn Rand," edited by David Harriman (Dutton, 1997).
Page 405. April 10, 1946. “Characters Needed”
Page 430 April 23, 1946. “Outline: The Strike. Part I: The End”
[etc., etc.]
Page 540-541 XVII
“Taggart and the priest. The confession of total evil. “I have nothing to say, James. I’m on strike.: The rescue of Galt … "
From that Forbes article: "And here is where Aglialoro plans his surprise, a scene that does not exist in the book ..."
I was really hoping this scene wasn't in the journals due to their poor editing.
Here's some info:
http://www.jenniferburns.org/blog/65-in-...