An ellipsis consists of three points with a space in between points, and a space before and after the ellipsis. Because of typographical reason, a thin space is used in between the ellipsis points to prevent "point separation," but a regular space should be used before and after ellipsis.
More ellipsis
http://www.apstylebook.com/ask_editor.php search for ellipsis and the editor says "There should be a space on both side of the ellipsis."
The Associated Press Stylebook and Briefing on Media Law, Norm Goldstein, pages 327, 328. Do an online search on Amazon.
