No

It's a singular word that happens to have an 's' on the end. It's not like I said "pant's" is it?

From the Chicago Manual of Style's text: 7.23 An alternative practice.

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"Those uncomfortable with the rules, exceptions, and options outlined above may prefer the system, formerly more common, of simply omitting the possessive s on all words ending in s – hence “Dylan Thomas' poetry,” “Maria Callas' singing.”

There I said it.

Posted By: The Judge, Sep 13, 16:49:51

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