Miranda nods, because she knows that to be true: noble people don't do things for the money, they simply have money, and that's what allows they to be noble. They don't really have to think about it much; they sprout benevolent acts the way trees sprout leaves.
In Margaret Atwood's "Hag-Seed," the character Miranda acknowledges a profound truth about noble individuals. They engage in acts of kindness without concern for financial gain, as their wealth enables them to act selflessly. This perspective highlights that true nobility is not driven by the pursuit of money but is rather a natural extension of their fortunate circumstances.
The imagery of trees sprouting leaves likens benevolence to a natural, effortless process. Just...