Final answer:
The student's question about what George Hadley needed to see on the ship after meeting Mr. Stead cannot be answered with the provided excerpts, as there's no concrete reference to Mr. Stead or clear connection to George Hadley's actions post-meeting.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student's question pertains to what George Hadley needed to see on the ship after meeting Mr. Stead. However, based on the excerpts provided, there's no direct mention of a character named Mr. Stead nor a direct answer to what George Hadley needed to see on the ship. The excerpts seem to be from various stories and all do not point to a clear character named Mr. Stead or to George Hadley's need concerning the ship after such a meeting.
It's possible that there might be confusion or disconnection between the person mentioned in the question, Mr. Stead, and the fragments of narratives provided. These excerpts from different contexts do not seem to contain enough information to accurately answer the student's question about George Hadley and his need or reaction after meeting Mr. Stead.
Without additional context or knowing which specific text the question is referring to, it is not possible to provide a precise answer. Any attempt to do so without the correct information would be speculative and potentially inaccurate.