"A million in net worth doesn't go very far these days," Ms. Flowers said.

"We certainly will take a look at this," Ms. Flowers said.

Officials at the paper acknowledged paying Ms. Flowers but declined to say how much.

You can almost smell it, that history, Ms. Flowers says.

He had never before publicly admitted to any sexual relationship with Ms. Flowers.

Ms. Flower said such a statement was "absolutely wrong."

It could not be learned whether he was asked then about helping Ms. Flowers get a state job.

Ms. Flowers portrayed herself as a woman willing to sleep with a married man and then blab about it.

A decision is to be made this month, Ms. Flower said.

He said Ms. Flowers was no more than a "friendly acquaintance."