Often talked of, never seen,
Ever coming, never been,
Daily looked for, never here,
Still approaching in the rear.
Thousands for my presence wait,
But, by the decree of Fate,
Though expected to appear
They will never see me here.

[Solution]

47.

I received my first because I was rash enough to say my second to my third, when seeking re-election at my whole.

[Solution]

48

How is it, in this charming weather,
You and I can’t lunch together?

[Solution]

49

With a head, and without a head,
With a tail, and without a tail,
With a head without a tail,
With a tail without a head,
With a head and tail,
Without a head and tail.