Because the people were so fond of Tea Cake, Janie stays a few more weeks in the Everglades, but home to her is still Eatonville. Thus, she returns from the Everglades in the overalls she wore to work on the muck. Now, the frame of Janie’s story is complete. Pheoby reacts to Janie’s tale by promising herself that she and Sam will spend more time together. Janie’s story has indeed inspired her.
