diff --git a/lib/convert-worker.js b/lib/convert-worker.js
index db0d832..1a1e64d 100644
--- a/lib/convert-worker.js
+++ b/lib/convert-worker.js
@@ -135,7 +135,7 @@ function getBodyXML(chapter, contentEl) {
   // If they show up three in a row, then let them live. Otherwise, they die.
   // Also remove any run of them after a period.
   xml = xml.replace(/([^\xA0])\xA0\xA0?([^\xA0])/g, "$1 $2");
-  xml = xml.replace(/\.\xA0+\s*/, ".  ");
+  xml = xml.replace(/\.\x20*\xA0[\xA0\x20]*/, ".  ");
 
   function fixEms() {
     // Fix recurring broken-up or erroneous <em>s