two columns in a table from one

How can I turn a list of like named nodes into a two column html table with
xslt?
Here's some sample xml and desired html:

<!-- XML -->
<people>
  <person>John</person>
  <person>Suzy</person>
  <person>Tod</person>
  <person>Mark</person>
  <person>Matt</person>
</people>

<!-- HTML -->
<table>
  <tr><td>John</td><td>Suzy</td></tr>
  <tr><td>Tod</td><td>Mark</td></tr>
  <tr><td>Matt</td><td></td></tr>
</table>

The empty td element in the final row of odd numbered lists isn't
imperative, but would be nice.
Thanks, Matt


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