The question concerns Zora Neale Hurston's 1937 novel "Their Eyes Were Watching God". Janie is the lead character, who is searching for happiness. In the novel, she meets Vergible Woods, who goes by name "Tea Cake". Janie is doubtful first. She is concerned that he is too young for her and he is going to take advantage of her wealth. Tea Cake plays his "imaginary" guitar and makes her smile.
