ellipsize problem with MaxLenght in TextView?

Question

friends,

i am using following TextView

<TextView android:id="@+id/textLine" android:layout_height="wrap_content"
    android:textSize="18px"
    android:singleLine="true"
    android:maxLength="27"
    android:ellipsize="end"
    android:textColor="#ffffff" android:layout_width="wrap_content"

/>

when i use MaxLenght ellipsize does not work can any one guide what should i do MaxLenght is important for me.