When Hugh comes up to Sedaris, it becomes impossible for Sedaris to successfully execute his plan. As a result, he has no way of making Martin feel stupid or uncomfortable. This disappoints him because he loves the idea of putting Martin in his place, ultimately wanting to demonstrate just how little Martin truly knows about daily life in Paris. Unable to do this, though, he’s left thinking about his sister’s quick wit, feeling comparatively uninventive. In this way, then, his feelings of inadequacy once more rise to the forefront of
Me Talk Pretty One Day.