Liquify layer and mask together

Hi
How do I get the liquify tool to target the layer and its mask together so they won't get out of sync? Right now I am only able to use liquify on a layer or its mask separately.
A bonus question - how do i get the liquify tool to display the layer with its mask applied (only seeing areas where the mask allows to)?
I've tried linking the layer and the mask - nothing. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
Mihkel

Jusf for a little fun, here's a graphical illustration of Jeff's answer in action:
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